Fancy giving Billy Connolly a laugh? This competition is the way to do it...

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a storyteller, or you love to make your loved ones laugh with your hilarious anecdotes, then this competition is for you…

To celebrate the release of Billy Connolly’s new book, ‘Tall Tales and Wee Stories’, Glaswegians are being invited to submit their own tall tales and wee stories in a bid to make Sir Billy laugh, and receive a signed copy of the book.

Glasgow Libraries have teamed up with the book’s publisher, Two Roads, for the competition, which asks local storytellers to send in a short story, 500 words or less, describing a funny situation they’ve been a part of, or witnessed.

Entrants have until the end of January to submit, and the five best will be shortlisted for The Big Yin himself to read, and select a winner.

Andrew Olney, Head of Communities and Libraries at Glasgow Life, said: “Sir Billy Connolly and the people of Glasgow are born storytellers and we can’t wait to read the fantastic array of competition entries which will no doubt come our way. This promotion with Two Roads is a fantastic opportunity to get your funny story in front of the Big Yin and win a one-off prize from the man himself. You have until 31 January to perfect your tale and submit it to the judges.”

Anyone with a funny story can submit their real-life anecdote to ayewrite@glasgowlife.org.uk by 31 January 2020 to be in with a chance of winning.

To enter the competition visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries/billy-connolly-short-story-competition.