Religious background: Irish Catholic. Disillusioned with the
Catholic church
because of his experiences with his mother, who "held a rosary in one hand
while she beat me with the other," and a parish priest who molested him
as a child.
Marital status: Never married. Had a girlfriend who had an abortion
that he opposed. Has apparently dated most of the women in NYC.
Family background: Had an abusive mother who became an alcoholic.
His father, whom he adored but didn't see much of as a kid, was also an
alcoholic. His father was a
beat cop and had a heart transplant. Has an uncle who is a priest. Also
has a nephew and a retarded niece. Has a cousin who played in a rock band.
Work history: Worked as a cab driver to pay his way through college
before becoming a cop.
Hobbies/other: Does well in the police baseball league. Likes
Eric Clapton. Yankees fan. Has a closet full of plaid ties and a
trademark leather coat. Always wears
American flag lapel pin. Consumes his weight in "dirty water dogs" and pizza.
