Murals have become something more than a bit of art around cities.
Glasgow has decided to erect three murals across the city to pay tribute to one of their favourite sons - Billy Connolly - who turns 75 this year.
Credit: Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime BBC Scotland
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Billy has always been a proud Scotsman (don't think there's any other kind of Scotsman), and was truly blown away when he saw the art.
"I'm just flabbergasted, overjoyed, it's been a brilliant experience being painted and otherwise by these genius people," he told BBC Scotland. "It just takes my breath away. I love it."
The works were created from original paintings by Scottish artists Jack Vettriano, John Byrne and Rachel Maclean. The making of each will be documented in Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime, which will air on BBC Scotland on Wednesday.
It's sure to be a good watch as the comedian details the effect the works had on him, saying: "I'm truly amazed at the effect these have had on me. They've just completely stunned me.
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"I thought I'd be all light-hearted on seeing them and jokey - but they're so big - the effect on me is so profound.
"You know, people going to that length for me, it's just taken my breath away."
Jack Vettriano, who has achieved a lot as a painter, says that his original painting of Billy is one of his fondest memories.
"I think I can say fairly safely that is the highlight of my career to date," he told the Daily Record. "From now until the day I die, I will say, 'Did I tell you about the day I met Billy Connolly?'"
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