THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A HOLLYWOOD BAD BOY

About the Book

The true story and raw exposition of a Baby Boomer’s life growing up in a decadent sub culture of society. It’s an autobiographical account of a child-man growing up as an impoverished elder son of seven. With his father in prison and his mother fighting alcoholism, he discovers that humor is the panacea for pain.  

The Life and Times of a Hollywood Bad Boy has some very funny anecdotes about the New York night life in the 70’s, the Hollywood scene of the 80’s and the Vegas explosion during the 90’s. There are great stories about celebrities such as Robert DeNiro, Andy Garcia, Robin Williams and other comics who have been in the limelight for over 20 years.

“…an entertaining and funny read.”  Tress Wright, Producer/Writer/Director.

“It’s an honest, unabashed and candid account of a life lived in the fast lane – of the Autobahn!” Ron Stevens, CEO of  All Star Radio Networks.

About the Author

Born in Syracuse, New York, Pat Mulligan was an altar boy at Saint John the Baptist Church. It was his introduction into “show business.” The altar was a stage, the cast was heavenly and the audience, Catholic (tough crowd). By his late teens, the Church had lost its grip on Pat’s soul. He hung with the “bad boys,” did some crimes, and spent a little time in the slammer. Eventually, the lure of show biz was cause for a more constructive, creative outlet. Pat started working as a comic and played clubs all over the country. Hollywood soon beckoned. Eight Dating Games and three Gong Shows later, Pat became a regular at The Comedy Store, sharing the stage with Robin Williams and Sam Kinison. Like many of the comics of the time, he nurtured substance abuse. However, the career marched on and he managed to secure roles in TV and films, including Diff’rent Strokes and Mr. Belvedere, also Kill Me Again, starring Val Kilmer. By the Nineties he had developed another addiction…writing. Pat wrote five screenplays which lead to this endeavor, The Life and Times Of a Hollywood Bad Boy. It chronicles his life; revealing some very private moments, drug horrors and achievements, plus some of the downfalls as well as benefits of a life of debauchery.