Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey; 13 January 1965) is an English comedian, musician, actor, TV and radio presenter and author. Bailey is well known for his role in Black Books and for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI as well as his extensive stand-up work.
Bailey was listed by the Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy in 2003. In 2007 and again in 2010, he was voted the 7th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups.
Personal life
Bailey was born in Bath, Somerset, and spent most of his childhood in Keynsham, a town situated between Bath and Bristol in the West of England. His father was a medical practitioner and his mother was a hospital ward sister. His maternal grandparents lived in an annexe, built on the side of the house by his maternal grandfather who was a stonemason and builder. Two rooms at the front of the family house were for his father's surgery.
Bailey was educated at King Edward's School, an independent school in Bath where he was initially a highly academic pupil winning most of the prizes. At about the age of 15, he started to become distracted from school work when he realised the thrill of performance as a member of a school band called Behind Closed Doors, which played mostly original work. He was the only pupil at his school to study A-level music and he passed with an A grade. He also claims to have been good at sport (captain of KES 2nd XI cricket team 1982), which often surprised his teachers. He would often combine music and sport by leading the singing on the long coach trip back from away rugby fixtures. It was here that he was given his nickname Bill by his music teacher, Ian Phipps, for being able to play the song "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" so well on the guitar.
No Matter How Much You Promise to Cook or Pay the Rent You Blew It Cauze Bill Bailey Ain't Never Coming Home Again
No Matter How Much You Promise to Cook or Pay the Rent You Blew It Cauze Bill Bailey Ain't Never Coming Home Again is a 2003 novel by Edgardo Vega Yunqué. The author has called it a "jazz novel."
Bill Bailey is set in New York City in the 1980s, and tells the saga of Billy Farrell and his daughter Vidamía. Billy is a lackluster Irish-American who gave up music after losing two fingers, and some of his sanity, in Vietnam. Billy and Vidamía first meet when she is 12 years old. Her mother is a social-climbing, assimilation-minded Puerto Rican who has married a wealthy CPA and is raising Vidamía in the suburbs. But Vidamía finds herself strongly attracted to her father, her father's family, and the Lower East Side.
The novel's title is a play on the title and lyrics of the jazz classic, "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?". The song and the relevant lyrics are explicitly mentioned in the novel.
As a merchant seaman, Bailey stole the swastika that flew from the bow of the German ship Bremen docked in Manhattan in 1935. The Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels issued an angry statement, so New York's mayor, La Guardia, sent ten detectives to the German consulate. These were all Jewish detectives - with names the like of Goldfarb and Ginsburg. Goebbels thought this was the biggest insult. He said, "We don't want these inferior bastards to guard any of our people."
William F. Bailey (April 12, 1888 – November 2, 1926) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Terrapins, Chicago Whales, Detroit Tigers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He had a career record of 38–76 with a 3.57 earned run average. Despite his poor overall record, in the inaugural Federal League season of 1914, Bailey struck out more than one batter per inning (131 strikeouts in 1282⁄3 innings, or 9.2 strikeouts per 9 innings), a virtually unheard-of feat in that era. In the 1910–19 decade no other pitcher with at least 100 innings pitched even approached that level, with Rube Marquard (7.7 strikeouts per 9 innings in 1911) being second. Nonetheless, Bailey had a losing record (7–9) in that season.
Man and Woman clip taken from Bewilderness DVD. Filmed at Grand
Theatre, Swansea in 2000.
published: 18 Feb 2011
Bill Bailey - Argos - Part Troll
Argos clip taken from Part Troll DVD. Filmed at Hammersmith Apollo, London in 2004
published: 18 Feb 2011
West Ham United v Wolves, 16th November 1974
Goal highlights from a high scoring First Division match between West Ham United and Wolves at Upton Park on 16th November 1974.
Following on from their League Cup success the previous season, the 1974-75 season proved a disappointment for Wolves. In their first defence of the trophy, Bill McGarry's team were beaten at Molineux by Second Division Fulham. Further exits at the first stage of the FA Cup and UEFA Cup followed with defeats against Ipswich Town and Porto (although Wolves did manage to beat Porto 3-1 at Molineux following a 4-1 reverse in the first leg of the UEFA Cup). In the First Division, the inconsistency that plagued Wolves throughout that particular season ensured a moderate 12th place finish.
In some respects, it was surprising that the season was a relative struggle. T...
published: 29 Dec 2014
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Goal highlights from a high scoring First Division match between West Ham United and Wolves at Upton Park on 16th November 1974.
Following on from their League...
Goal highlights from a high scoring First Division match between West Ham United and Wolves at Upton Park on 16th November 1974.
Following on from their League Cup success the previous season, the 1974-75 season proved a disappointment for Wolves. In their first defence of the trophy, Bill McGarry's team were beaten at Molineux by Second Division Fulham. Further exits at the first stage of the FA Cup and UEFA Cup followed with defeats against Ipswich Town and Porto (although Wolves did manage to beat Porto 3-1 at Molineux following a 4-1 reverse in the first leg of the UEFA Cup). In the First Division, the inconsistency that plagued Wolves throughout that particular season ensured a moderate 12th place finish.
In some respects, it was surprising that the season was a relative struggle. The Wolves defence remained largely unchanged from the success of previous seasons, although goalkeepers Phil Parkes and Gary Pierce split appearances between them throughout the campaign. The inspirational Mike Bailey was at the heart of the Wolves midfield and was ably assisted by Kenny Hibbitt (who top scored for Wolves with 17 league goals for the season). In addition, talented players such as Barry Powell, Steve Daley and, towards the end of the season, Willie Carr appeared for Wolves in midfield alongside Bailey.
However, despite some consistency of selection, Wolves were undergoing something of a transition in other areas throughout the 1974-75 season. With Derek Dougan relegated to just a handful of appearances in the final season of his distinguished Wolves career, Bill McGarry sought his replacement to partner John Richards. Either Alan Sunderland, Steve Daley, Peter Withe or Steve Kindon were selected instead of 'The Doog.' Sunderland was the player initially chosen by McGarry for the number 10 shirt but after a lengthy scoreless run, his season ended with a broken leg sustained in training. Kindon eventually prevailed and he finished the season with a creditable 10 goals in 29 league appearances.
Another magnificent servant of the club, Dave Wagstaffe, was injured at the beginning of the season - a continuation of an injury that had occurred prior to the League Cup final the previous season. The unenviable task of replacing 'Waggy' as left-winger went to John Farley but, at other times, Steve Kindon, Alan Sunderland or Steve Daley were chosen for the position as Wagstaffe would complete only 13 appearances for the season. It was perhaps McGarry's experimentation in those positions (some of it enforced through injuries) that resulted in an underwhelming season for Wolves.
In their previous matches, Wolves had ended a run of four games without a win with a narrow victory over Ipswich Town at Molineux (http://youtu.be/Axzj5zLu5uU?list=PLQ4CBN9_CCW8qLeDZ3e9SFQaX5tMgcHHu), while John Lyall's West Ham had beaten Carlisle United to climb to 9th position in the league. Included in Lyall's team to face Wolves at Upton Park was striker Bobby Gould, who joined the Molineux club in June 1970 and subsequently rejoined Wolves from West Ham in December 1975.
Originally broadcast by LWT's The Big Match with commentary provided by Brian Moore.
Goal highlights from a high scoring First Division match between West Ham United and Wolves at Upton Park on 16th November 1974.
Following on from their League Cup success the previous season, the 1974-75 season proved a disappointment for Wolves. In their first defence of the trophy, Bill McGarry's team were beaten at Molineux by Second Division Fulham. Further exits at the first stage of the FA Cup and UEFA Cup followed with defeats against Ipswich Town and Porto (although Wolves did manage to beat Porto 3-1 at Molineux following a 4-1 reverse in the first leg of the UEFA Cup). In the First Division, the inconsistency that plagued Wolves throughout that particular season ensured a moderate 12th place finish.
In some respects, it was surprising that the season was a relative struggle. The Wolves defence remained largely unchanged from the success of previous seasons, although goalkeepers Phil Parkes and Gary Pierce split appearances between them throughout the campaign. The inspirational Mike Bailey was at the heart of the Wolves midfield and was ably assisted by Kenny Hibbitt (who top scored for Wolves with 17 league goals for the season). In addition, talented players such as Barry Powell, Steve Daley and, towards the end of the season, Willie Carr appeared for Wolves in midfield alongside Bailey.
However, despite some consistency of selection, Wolves were undergoing something of a transition in other areas throughout the 1974-75 season. With Derek Dougan relegated to just a handful of appearances in the final season of his distinguished Wolves career, Bill McGarry sought his replacement to partner John Richards. Either Alan Sunderland, Steve Daley, Peter Withe or Steve Kindon were selected instead of 'The Doog.' Sunderland was the player initially chosen by McGarry for the number 10 shirt but after a lengthy scoreless run, his season ended with a broken leg sustained in training. Kindon eventually prevailed and he finished the season with a creditable 10 goals in 29 league appearances.
Another magnificent servant of the club, Dave Wagstaffe, was injured at the beginning of the season - a continuation of an injury that had occurred prior to the League Cup final the previous season. The unenviable task of replacing 'Waggy' as left-winger went to John Farley but, at other times, Steve Kindon, Alan Sunderland or Steve Daley were chosen for the position as Wagstaffe would complete only 13 appearances for the season. It was perhaps McGarry's experimentation in those positions (some of it enforced through injuries) that resulted in an underwhelming season for Wolves.
In their previous matches, Wolves had ended a run of four games without a win with a narrow victory over Ipswich Town at Molineux (http://youtu.be/Axzj5zLu5uU?list=PLQ4CBN9_CCW8qLeDZ3e9SFQaX5tMgcHHu), while John Lyall's West Ham had beaten Carlisle United to climb to 9th position in the league. Included in Lyall's team to face Wolves at Upton Park was striker Bobby Gould, who joined the Molineux club in June 1970 and subsequently rejoined Wolves from West Ham in December 1975.
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Goal highlights from a high scoring First Division match between West Ham United and Wolves at Upton Park on 16th November 1974.
Following on from their League Cup success the previous season, the 1974-75 season proved a disappointment for Wolves. In their first defence of the trophy, Bill McGarry's team were beaten at Molineux by Second Division Fulham. Further exits at the first stage of the FA Cup and UEFA Cup followed with defeats against Ipswich Town and Porto (although Wolves did manage to beat Porto 3-1 at Molineux following a 4-1 reverse in the first leg of the UEFA Cup). In the First Division, the inconsistency that plagued Wolves throughout that particular season ensured a moderate 12th place finish.
In some respects, it was surprising that the season was a relative struggle. The Wolves defence remained largely unchanged from the success of previous seasons, although goalkeepers Phil Parkes and Gary Pierce split appearances between them throughout the campaign. The inspirational Mike Bailey was at the heart of the Wolves midfield and was ably assisted by Kenny Hibbitt (who top scored for Wolves with 17 league goals for the season). In addition, talented players such as Barry Powell, Steve Daley and, towards the end of the season, Willie Carr appeared for Wolves in midfield alongside Bailey.
However, despite some consistency of selection, Wolves were undergoing something of a transition in other areas throughout the 1974-75 season. With Derek Dougan relegated to just a handful of appearances in the final season of his distinguished Wolves career, Bill McGarry sought his replacement to partner John Richards. Either Alan Sunderland, Steve Daley, Peter Withe or Steve Kindon were selected instead of 'The Doog.' Sunderland was the player initially chosen by McGarry for the number 10 shirt but after a lengthy scoreless run, his season ended with a broken leg sustained in training. Kindon eventually prevailed and he finished the season with a creditable 10 goals in 29 league appearances.
Another magnificent servant of the club, Dave Wagstaffe, was injured at the beginning of the season - a continuation of an injury that had occurred prior to the League Cup final the previous season. The unenviable task of replacing 'Waggy' as left-winger went to John Farley but, at other times, Steve Kindon, Alan Sunderland or Steve Daley were chosen for the position as Wagstaffe would complete only 13 appearances for the season. It was perhaps McGarry's experimentation in those positions (some of it enforced through injuries) that resulted in an underwhelming season for Wolves.
In their previous matches, Wolves had ended a run of four games without a win with a narrow victory over Ipswich Town at Molineux (http://youtu.be/Axzj5zLu5uU?list=PLQ4CBN9_CCW8qLeDZ3e9SFQaX5tMgcHHu), while John Lyall's West Ham had beaten Carlisle United to climb to 9th position in the league. Included in Lyall's team to face Wolves at Upton Park was striker Bobby Gould, who joined the Molineux club in June 1970 and subsequently rejoined Wolves from West Ham in December 1975.
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Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey; 13 January 1965) is an English comedian, musician, actor, TV and radio presenter and author. Bailey is well known for his role in Black Books and for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI as well as his extensive stand-up work.
Bailey was listed by the Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy in 2003. In 2007 and again in 2010, he was voted the 7th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups.
Personal life
Bailey was born in Bath, Somerset, and spent most of his childhood in Keynsham, a town situated between Bath and Bristol in the West of England. His father was a medical practitioner and his mother was a hospital ward sister. His maternal grandparents lived in an annexe, built on the side of the house by his maternal grandfather who was a stonemason and builder. Two rooms at the front of the family house were for his father's surgery.
Bailey was educated at King Edward's School, an independent school in Bath where he was initially a highly academic pupil winning most of the prizes. At about the age of 15, he started to become distracted from school work when he realised the thrill of performance as a member of a school band called Behind Closed Doors, which played mostly original work. He was the only pupil at his school to study A-level music and he passed with an A grade. He also claims to have been good at sport (captain of KES 2nd XI cricket team 1982), which often surprised his teachers. He would often combine music and sport by leading the singing on the long coach trip back from away rugby fixtures. It was here that he was given his nickname Bill by his music teacher, Ian Phipps, for being able to play the song "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" so well on the guitar.
Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight I'm driving across the wind just to spy you I never did like that before My eyes follow you like the tail can wind They never followed you before Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight Underneath the water and so far along below My eyes will always be there So deep, deep inside the Marianas Trench My life will always find you there Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight Well, I can answer when you crawl On your belly in the deep black sand Real life swung and hurt, pale and useless You're my kind of man Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight You always say that you're crushed by it all And everybody blames you You always say that you are losing your dreams And yes, I do belive you Bill Bailey Won't you come on home, tonight Bill Bailey Shut up and come back home, tonight And get out of the sea, out of the sea, out of the sea Get up and come back home, tonight And get out of the sea, out of the sea, out of the sea
The story of organized labor in North Platte certainly isn't limited to the unionized people of BaileyYard... Bailey's union leaders were bitterly disappointed — but time would prove their push for sick leave had an effect.
The story of organized labor in North Platte certainly isn’t limited to the unionized people of BaileyYard... Bailey’s union leaders were bitterly disappointed — but time would prove their push for sick leave had an effect.
Senators adopted the bill in a vote of 28 to 1 ...PaulBailey, R-Sparta. Majority LeaderWilliam Lamberth, R-Portland, said he was disappointed the Senate had not worked to consider more bills concurrently with the House.