Today I am joined by award-winning author, "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie" and "Da Mick" Billy O'Connor. He's a former FDNY LT and First Responder at 9/11, Vietnam Vet, Nightclub owner, and Bookie.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.This episode is a lot of fun and moves fast.We now a Facebook group. Seach Pocket Party Podcast on FB and join the party!Support this podcast: http://www.darrencarter.com/donate/Instagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialDarrenCarterI have FOUR Live Comedy Albums on iTunes and Amazon and always appreciate your support. Great laughs and you're giving back with every purchase.I want to thank you for subscribing and sharing this podcast. The more retweets (I've pinned the link on my twitter @DarrenCarter), shares on FB the better.Use the #PocketPartyPodcast . Any reviews on iTunes and YouTube comments I get I'll give shoutouts on the podcast.Send emails to PocketPartyPodcast@Gmail.com for all business inquiries.GET YOUR JOLLIES!--- This episode is sponsored by · Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet Podcast: Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet is a comedy podcast featuring brother and sister duo Alex and Christine as they recap dramatic readings of one-star reviews, written by real people with not-so-real problems. https://open.spotify.com/show/0UfNJ2DoIfIveU2hghm1Io?si=489WlBmfS_e55CoMsDn24QSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darren-carter4/support