Billy Connolly: Hilton's life is a 'nightmare'

SHE is the poster girl for excess, indulgence and privilege.

But Billy Connolly claims Beverly Hills heiress Paris Hilton has a "nightmare" existence that is as tough as living on a housing estate.

Connolly also revealed that he plans to return to his roots as a pub musician, alongside comedy legend Steve Martin.

Connolly said: "All backgrounds are difficult. Paris Hilton's background is difficult. You may say it is easier because she's got money, but life isn't any easier for her than it is on a housing estate.

"Her life may be more comfy than most people's, but she's been in jail and that couldn't have been comfortable. And there's all the paparazzi to deal with. It's a nightmare life."

Connolly launched his entertainment career as a folk musician in the late 1960s. He said: "I still play banjo with my pal Steve Martin. I found a wee pub in New York where they have old-time banjo and fiddle players. I want to play with them, but they're a bit better than me."