British Book Awards (The Nibbies)
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (2002) Winner
Pamela Stephenson
パメラ・ステファンソン
Pamera Sutefanson
Aliases:
Pamela Stephenson, Lady Connolly
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1949-12-04 （Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand）
- Nationality
- New Zealand (by birth), Australia (by descent), United Kingdom (naturalised)
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Residence History
- New Zealand (1949-1953) → Australia (1953-1976) → United Kingdom (1976-1991) → Los Angeles, USA (1991-) → New York, Scotland (temporary) → Key West, Florida (2022-)
Career
- Occupations
- actress, comedian, writer, clinical psychologist
- Active Years
- 1971-2024
- Nominations
- BAFTA shortlisted Actress and Light Entertainment Performance (1981, Not the Nine O'Clock News)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Dramatic Art | — | Drama | — | — | Australia |
| California Graduate Institute | — | Clinical Psychology | PhD, Clinical Psychology | 1990年代初頭-1996 | United States |
| Sydney Church of England Girls' Grammar School | — | — | — | — | Australia |
National Institute of Dramatic Art
Drama
Year of Graduation:
1970
Country:
Australia
Sydney
California Graduate Institute
Clinical Psychology
Degree:
PhD, Clinical Psychology
Period:
1990年代初頭-1996
Year of Graduation:
1996
Country:
United States
Also studied at Antioch University
Sydney Church of England Girls' Grammar School
Country:
Australia
Secondary school
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Honorary degree from Robert Gordon University | — | — | Robert Gordon University | 受賞 |
Honorary degree from Robert Gordon University
2009
Organization:
Robert Gordon University
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Varnished Untruth: My Story
2012 AutobiographyHer autobiography detailing childhood trauma, career shifts, and personal life.
traumafamily rejectioncareer change
Billy
2002 BiographyBiography of her husband Billy Connolly.
comedymarriagepsychological insight
Head Case: Treat Yourself to Better Mental Health
2009 Self-helpGuide to better mental health.
mental healthpsychology
Bibliography
- How to Be a Complete Bitch
- Billy
- Bravemouth: Living with Billy Connolly
- Treasure Islands: Sailing the South Seas in the Wake of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson
- Murder or Mutiny: Mystery, piracy and adventure in the Spice Islands
- Head Case: Treat Yourself to Better Mental Health
- Sex Life: How Our Sexual Encounters and Experiences Define Who We Are
- The Varnished Untruth: My Story
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- candidhumorouspsychologically insightful
- Recurring Motifs
- overcoming traumasexualityfamily dynamics
Health
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Polio幼少期Recovered through dance classes, discovered passion for stage
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Rape and STI16歳時（1965年頃）Expelled from family home by parents, leading to lasting rejection trauma
Legacy
Rose to fame as comedian and actress in UK and US, later became clinical psychologist. Known for books on sex and mental health, activism, and life with husband Billy Connolly.
In Popular Culture
- Finalist on Strictly Come Dancing
- Iconic sketches on Not the Nine O'Clock News
Quotes
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I remember the feeling well, because I still experience it every time someone rejects me, even in some relatively small way.
Source: Autobiography The Varnished Untruth (2012)
Trivia
- Raped at 16 by a 35-year-old heroin addict, contracted STI, expelled by parents
- Husband Billy Connolly knighted, allowing Lady Connolly title
- Co-founded Parents for Safe Food, campaigned against Alar on fruit
- SNL's only New Zealander cast member
- Wrote Bum Farto – The Musical during COVID lockdown