Thomas Sean Connery was born in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh. He left school at 13 with no qualifications and did all sorts of work before joining the Royal Navy. 3 years later he was invalidated out of service with stomach ulcers. After the Royal Navy he did what he could, drove trucks, worked as a lifeguard and even did nude modelling. He spent his spare time bodybuilding.
A keen footballer, Sean was good enough to attract the attention of Matt Busby, who offered him a £25-a-week contract at Manchester United, but he had been bitten by the acting bug and decided that was what he wanted to pursue.
I once stood next to him in a hotel lift in Scotland (many moons ago) when I was on holiday with my friend, aunt and uncle. He was really nice and spoke to my aunt and uncle briefly about the weather and when he got out of the lift he said goodbye to me and my friend and I didn't get his autograph.
He's my favourite James Bond ever.
Those of you who have watched the Bond films - Who's your favourite Bond?
From Midnight Wednesday, the UK will go into a 27 day lockdown.
Please stay safe.
Have a good week.
Ronnie
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