The Mirror: 'Since the Parkinson's I'm still the same in many ways, but I don't think as sharply as I need to to be a stand-up, I've done 50 years and that's plenty.
Quitting is the right thing to do. 'Connolly went on to explain that he has 'no regrets' or complaints about his incredible career, saying that he has been 'damn lucky' in everything that he has achieved.
He continued: 'I achieved everything I wanted, played everywhere I wanted to… I did it all. ' Connolly, referred to as the Big Yin throughout his career, also said his Parkinson's has given him life-affirming lessons about people, as strangers are always quick to offer him help if he needs it.
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