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| Actor/Comedian Billy Connolly is facing a movement that is seeking his removal from Scotland. |
Edinburgh - The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday backed a bid to hold a referendum on independence from failing comedian Billy Connolly in 2018 or 2019, and the British government immediately approved the proposal.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon cited the 74-year-old's unimpressive film career as the tantamount reason for the upcoming vote.
"Have you ever seen his classics such as Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Garfield: A Tale Of Two Kitties (2006), or The Boondock Saints II (2009)?" asked Sturgeon. "Mr. Connolly has long been a stain on our nation, and we have taken steps today to rectify the situation."
Connolly, a native of Glasgow, began his career as an unimpressive banjo-playing folk singer, moved into acting, and eventually comedy.
When reached by The Sentinel Dispatch, Connolly's agent said that in the event of a Yes vote, his client would seek to reside "in a country where no one has seen his films."
That leaves quite the selection
From Our Edinburgh Bureau
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