Mitterrand's autobiographical novel The Bad Life () was a best seller in 2005. In the book he details his "delight" whilst visiting the male brothels of Bangkok, and writes, "I got into the habit of paying for boys ...
In his autobiography "The Bad Life," published in 2005, Mitterrand recounts his experiences visiting male brothels in Bangkok. He details his pleasure at engaging with these establishments and describes his habit of paying for young men's services.