 He sometimes mentioned his childhood friends Skinny Mulligan, Fatso Flanagan, and Billy Maguire, possibly implying that he came from a predominantly Irish-American neighborhood and that his last name was Gilligan.Among his possessions are comic books, a boy scout book, a diary, a "Manny Moose" watch, and his high school ring.The character of Gilligan is noted for physical comedy, often with his friend the Skipper in the role of a comic foil.