Billy O'Connor Clean Comedian from Pine Mountain Club, CA

Meet Billy O'Connor For the past 10 years, Billy's acerbic wit on stage has entertained audiences throughout, California, Florida, New York and Arizona.. He has shared the stage with such great comedic talents as Todd Berry, Julian McCullough, Lisa Landry, Jon Lovitz, Shawn Wayans and Darren Carter. He has headlined at House of Comedy, at the Tempe Improv and numerous venues throughout California. As a reformed alcoholic, award winning author and first responder at 9/11, his inspirational message reminds us that with the proper attitude, life begins at 60. Born in County Cork, Ireland, and raised in the Bronx streets, he currently lives in Pine Mt Club, CA. Vietnam Vet Former Lt, FDNY Award Winning Author Stand-Up Comic Former Bar owner and illegal bookie University of Florida Graduate After the tragedy of 9/11, and the loss of 343 of his brother firefighters, Billy sobered up and attended the University of Florida. At the age of 62, he earned his journalism degree and began to write. O'Connor has written two award-winning novels, two screenplays, and numerous political pieces. He followed Confessions of a Bronx Bookie, with, Da Mick, a love story about a manic firefighter, which comes to a fiery conclusion on 9/11. Billy has also finished in the finals out of nearly 400 contestants in Arizona's funniest comic contest three years in a row and has lectured on writing at numerous venues and universities. If anyone personifies that life truly begins at 60, it is Billy O'Connor. Because of the grace of God, he's sober, healthy and galloping into his twilight years with more energy than he had at 20. His books target A.A., G.A., Vietnam Veterans, and senior citizens, but for some inexplicable reason it has also resonated overwhelmingly with women. . Billy has also lectured on writing at the University of Florida, Argosy University and at the prestigious Comics Rock Convention in Los Angeles.