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Billy O'Connor

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Billy O’Connor was born in County Cork, Ireland, and grew up on the Bronx streets. After Vietnam, Billy was a Teamster, a pub and restaurant owner, and before becoming a N.Y.C firefighter for 23 years, an illegal bookie. He sailed dove and traveled the world burdened by his addiction to drugs and alcohol.

After the tragedy of 9/11 and the loss of 343 of his brother firefighters he sobered up and attended the University of Florida. At the age of 62 he earned his journalism degree and began to write . He has written two highly praised weekly columns, two screenplays and numerous political pieces. He also finished third out of nearly 800 contestants in Arizona’s funniest comic contest. If anyone personifies that life truly begins at 60, it is B
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“I tried to drown my demons with whiskey, but I found out real devils can swim.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

“The longer the wars, the younger the men who must finish them.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

“I skipped two short steps and walloped the back of his head with an energy-charged swing of the pipe. The street collided with his jaw.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

“I skipped two short steps and walloped the back of his head with an energy-charged swing of the pipe. The street collided with his jaw.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

“The longer the wars, the younger the men who must finish them.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

“In Nam, the jungle's heat was heavy, and like a spoiled overweight child, it insisted on being carried everywhere.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

“The guys I owed were serious people. I was so busy raising cash; I barely had time to ignore my creditors.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

“I tried to drown my demons with whiskey, but I found out real devils can swim.”
Billy O'Connor, Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

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