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9781847445216

Billy Connolly's Route 66

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    9781847445216

  • ISBN10:

    1847445217

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-12-13
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Summary

The best-loved comedian in Britain heads off on the most famous highway in the world for an unforgettable journey through America Having always dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66, Billy Connolly is finally heading off on the ride of a lifetime. Traveling all 2,488 miles of this epic road, hitting both its classic landmarks and uncovering lesser-known gems, the comedian known as the Big Yin shares the experiences of the countless travelers who have taken the journey before him. He breaks out the banjo at every opportunity and stops off for a few comedy gigs on the way. Packed with local flavor, the tales he gathers on the way, from the skyscrapers of Chicago through the Wild West badlands of Oklahoma and Texas and on to the beaches of the Pacific coast, tell the story of modern America--and they might just inspire a few readers to get on their bikes as well. The book also contains a section with maps, playlists, recipes, and more, bringing the reader to the heart of this adventure. With his unrivaled instinct for a good story, and the affability that has endeared him to millions of fans, Billy is the ultimate companion for the ultimate road trip.

Author Biography

Billy Connolly is a Scottish comedian, musician, actor, and the author of Journey to the Edge of the World. He has appeared in such films as The Boondock Saints, Gulliver's Travels, The Last Samurai, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Mrs. Brown, and The X Files: I Want to Believe, and on such shows as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Real Time with Bill Maher.

Table of Contents

Get Your Kicksp. 1
Winding from Chicagop. 21
A Royal Routep. 46
It Starts in Illinois, Let Me Tell You Boyp. 68
Travel My Way, Take the Highwayp. 84
Go through St Louis; Joplin, Missourip. 107
You Haven't Seen the Country 'til You've Seen the Country by Carp. 129
Springfield, Illinois ... Springfield, Missouri toop. 153
Oklahoma City Looks Oh So Prettyp. 172
You'll See Amarillo...p. 198
Albuquerque and Tucumcari, Make New Mexico Extraordinaryp. 218
Flagstaff, Arizona, Don't Forget Winonap. 238
You'll Wanna Own a Piece of Arizonap. 259
Get Hip to This Timely Tip, When You Make That California Tripp. 286
Appendix: Mileages from Chicago to Santa Monicap. 301
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