Billy Connolly reveals unusual methods for keeping his Parkinson’s under control

Comedian says he ‘hypnotises’ hand to stop it shaking but laments condition stopping him writing

Billy Connolly said he has learned to hypnotise his hand to stop shaking due to Parkinson’s disease, but lamented not being able to write by hand due to the condition that has forced him to retire from live standup comedy.

Speaking during an interview with the Radio Times, Connolly said he treated his illness the way he used to deal with hecklers at his comedy shows. When he starts to shake, he stops what he’s doing and faces it down.

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