Pamela Stephenson
Pamela Stephenson
Pamela Helen Stephenson Connollyis a New Zealand clinical psychologist, writer and actress who is now a resident in both the United Kingdom and United States. She is best known for her work as an actress and comedian during the 1980s. She has written several books, which include a biography of her husband Billy Connolly, and presented a psychology-based interview show called Shrink Rap on British television...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionTV Show Host
Date of Birth4 December 1949
CityAuckland, New Zealand
CountryAustralia
Perfect objectivity is always impossible, no matter who writes a person's biography.
Being a psychologist did enable me to maintain objectivity.
Prior to setting sail, I'd taken survival courses and become proficient with firearms. Knowing I could take care of myself really changed me.
I was thoroughly spoiled, I had a great career, everything I could possibly want materially, great husband, great kids, everything.
I was grateful for my psychological training, because it prepared me to step back a little and contextualize Billy's experiences.
I've really written my books for my husband and our family. They've brought us closer together by allowing us to discuss things that were unspoken for so long.
We have a couple of dogs, but I wouldn't describe myself as an animal person.
There may be a point where I may decide to write an autobiography.
There seems to be this impression that if I really am a psychotherapist, I can't be serious about it. They think there must be something fishy going on.
Clients don't want to read too much about their psychologist. Part of the art of psychotherapy is more that it's about the client, it's not about you.
Suffering from dysentery at sea was no picnic.
I loved my life, but my choices were overloading and overwhelming me. Listening to inner feelings and fulfilling some of these urges when they come along is incredibly important.
Ive really written my books for my husband and our family. Theyve brought us closer together by allowing us to discuss things that were unspoken for so long.
There is a probably natural and learned reticence with myself talking about my early life.