Him talking about losing the love of his life was gut wrenching. You could tell this man had so much love for her and is in so much pain after she passed.
Yeah it's so gut wrenching hearing a story about one junkie waking up dead next to another junkie if you loved her and there kids so much he would have tried to get them both clean if not for them but for their kids but he's just a selfish junkie just like every other selfish junkie and he'll be dead soon too
You can tell this guy has been through a lot and his wifes death has made everything worse, would love to see a follow up video sometime down the line! Great Video Mark and Blessings to you!
This whole series should be titled "Americans." Because that's exactly who they are. They don't show the underside of life, they show real life, what America offers to those that usually are overwhelmed by problems they did not ask for-for instance, living on the street or selling your body. People who have it easy and forever point fingers have been making me sick since I was 6 years old.
You bring us so many stories from people we would never normally hear from and I’m so grateful for that. It really gives us the opportunity to be more empathetic and kind 💜💜
That's an interesting take on these stories. I find most these stories showcase that bad parenting, or lack thereof, drugs , alcohol , and violence have been a staple in these peoples lives. Choices have consequences.
I’d have to say I agree with both sides. I mean I had problems with drugs too but it helps me not go back. But at the same time don’t forget where I’ve been and be empathetic
@@jessesalcido1163 empathy isn't a bad thing, neither is making mistakes, but learning from mistakes is what allot of these people in these interviews seem to not understand. And I gotta say, I don't know how you could feel empathetic for this guy. He's a creep. He's dangerous and violent. It's ok to call a spade a spade.
This was fascinating - wish this went on longer - he offered to tell more. He got into the swing of it. Hope he kicks his addiction. I can see there's plenty of good left in him, in spite of all the rest of the ringer he's been through.
Very inspiring work here, everybody has a story if we listen.... There are so many people that live in pain and with enough time it can change you to an unrecognizable husk of who you truly are. I hope this man gives himself a second chance but I understand that his pain is so unsurmountable it must feel impossible for him to find any kind of hope . A lot of lives don't have a happy endings and that's the way it is.
Wow! I’m a huge fan of the show. Never thought I would see Scotty again. I had a few run ins with him before he was homeless and still had care of his daughter. I didn’t know he was using at the time, but he not only robbed me and everyone I knew, but he would call people he knew and tried to get them to meet him places, and then pop out of the bushes and attack and rob them. I must say, he is a great graffiti writer, but he wasn’t Scarface Scotty as of 5 years ago. Really sad, but this guy would literally stab you in the back after telling you he’s your best friend. One of of the worst out there. This guy has burned so many bridges. He’s a total psychopath/sociopath. I get the two mixed up. The kind of dude that will never let you tell a story because he can one up you on everything you have to say. Dang, karma is a bitch.
Do u know who cut him? Someone I used to know went to prison for cutting someone's face similarly in that area, wondering if scotty was the dude he cut🤔they were a bunch of junkies living in squats & whatnot. Idk
@@bigscore1 this dude ain't gonna be able to keep doin what he's doing forever, it'll catch up to him eventually. If he's the scumbag he and you say he is I doubt he'll be missed longer than a few minutes, then they'll take whatever is in his pockets off his corpse and roll his body behind a dumpster
@@youthinasia9523 100%, I don’t say most people have it coming, but let’s put it this way, 5 years ago he didn’t look like this, no scar, nice clothes and appearance, in those 5 years he not only looks like he’s been thru hell, but probably put so many people in hellish situations. I can confirm he has been shot before multiple times. He’s not the brightest bulb, but thinks he is. Very dangerous when I last saw him, so I can only imagine now.
Hey man, Your devotion to your wife & her love for you is a rare & beautiful thing. It hurts to see your suffering. I wish you the best. Life on the streets is brutal. May you find a place of contentment. Don’t give up. Your children do need you. Live a life that honors your wife & your children.
Don’t you see this this guy is full of himself…he cannot even control his drug habit, let alone take care of his family. Mentally he is gone…he is what they call on old time junkie … !!!!
I can’t help but think of all the children that have lost their parents to the streets. These interviews could someday help a child searching for answers about their mom or dad. All these interviews help me work harder as a father.
I grew up with drug addict Mother who had me at 16, didn’t know my dad. Went trough foster care system with my little brothers. Saw lots of crazy shit, bikers, drug dealers, violence and the works as a kid. Somehow, I have a good job a mortgage and my son. All these interviews remind me how easy these choices would have been ( and I almost went down this road) and I see myself or my mother or the people I grew up around as a kid in a lot of these interviews.. It reminds me how lucky I am.
watching so much death really breaks someone down whether not they want to admit it or not, only seeing handfuls of people close to me dying did it’s damage and i can only imagine what bro must be going through, stay solid and stay safe mayne
This is so true, my first funeral Was one of my close friends who had OD’d in his closet and was found 3 days later. Seeing his face in that casket really messed me up. Wasn’t even a year after graduating high school, love you nick
@@scual760 my condolences bro 😓 seeing the life completely leave someone is insane, the cold grey body that was once full of life and good times. Hopefully the memories are enough to help with the fact he’s in a better place now.
Your videos should be played in high schools, so that young people will see the real struggle of the people that you’ve interviewed. I bet these would be an eye opener even to stubborn teens. These are way better than the old just say no videos that are super out dated that they still play.
@SorryIHadtoDeleteMyName that’s the truth. lost both my parents in a car wreck when I was 3, did something to my mental growing up. it’s the what coulda beens that keep ya up at night, like you said, sometimes it’s already gone 💯
I get it. I have absolutely no one except my husband. Learning to live without anyone, any family.. can definitely make you or break you. Its hard and it's lonely and you end up really hating holidays and your birthday
His appearance isn't what makes him scary, it's the fact that he doesn't give af about anything and has nothing to lose. Same goes for anyone else who doesn't fear consequences.
A great example that when you meet someone you never know their story. You never know what they've been through or what they're going through. This was an authentic storyteller. If he was ever portrayed in a film, Mickey Rourke would be a good choice.
I was in the dope world for a while and when this dude says he "don't give a fuck", he really means it. This guy is in a very dark world. Prayers for him and all addicts.
Instead of praying, you could actually do something. You know, donate money to homeless causes or drug recovery programs for the poor. Praying ain't doing shit.
I'm an addict and Ive watched so many people change due to dope. It's a sick sad world. I've been sober off benzos, alcohol and weed since 9/1/21. It can get better.
@@bballforlife1231 Says the man you thinks by and buy are the same words. What are you doing with the money? Feeding your own addictions I imagine, since 99% of the shit you buy you don't actually need to live.
Pathological liar. You don’t “START” playing hockey at 13 years old and immediately play AAA.. Takes years of training. Also the year LA beat Alaska for AAA midget international was in 1986 and would have made him 5 years old if hes 41 years old today. You have to be an unbelievable player to get a contract guaranteeing anything in the NHL. What a load of bologna that was hahaha
Story was good up until he said that. Worked with a guy who played in college and then went on to AHL or ECHL and he was in skates from practically birth and it was his whole life until he got injured and had to get a regular job. I saw tapes of him and he looked like a pro. No way do you pick it up at 13 and get drafted to a minor league team.
I can feel his pain. Addiction is so much more than using. The pain behind each addiction has so many layers. And then it gets passed on to children. Painful generational pain.
Mark is an excellent interviewer he asks short pointed probing questions short and sweet and then let’s the person speak he doesn’t get in the way of the interview
Great Interview, I appreciate his honesty. It’s sad to watch how nonchalant and hurt he is. I hope he gets it together for his kids. Good luck, Scarface!
@@EchoBravo370 well I wish you the best. Try not to convince too many people to adopt nihilism though, it doesn’t work for everyone and can be detrimental for a lot.
I was in similar situation as you, hurt everyone around me, robbing, got shot at, anyway got out of prison, went on another run for a while and then finally had fuckin enough. Didn't think I could do it, the pull of the streets--- *the pull towards dark* and fear of being sick made it easy to always give in, but after a tough couple weeks that pull began to fade. Been clean for 13yrs and still can't believe it. It will be toughest fight of your life but I hope the same for you.
What an incredible interview. It takes so much courage to sit down and relive all the painful experiences he's been through for the sake of sharing it with us so that we might not make the same decisions. I hope he can eventually find peace in his heart and be with his children.
Courage?... 😂😂. It really doesn't especially if your nodding out on feytnal.. he probably doesn't even remember having this interview tbh... He looks like he's having a blast while making shit up on the fly...
Of all the interviews, this one hit me the hardest. I dont do fentanyl, I dont live on the streets, but the guys humanity and honesty, and especially his pain, were palpable in every word. Follow up please.
@@TheBooze13 loved this interview, it was super fascinating to me. But yeah this guy probably beats his wife lol. Not to make assumptions but he uses violence to solve his problems. He is also very deceitful in this interview and lies about a lot of weird things.
His ending- to me -really summarized it all perfectly….nod out . Jerk a little and jump right back into the game. Scotty my heart goes out to you bro. You seem so incredibly sad and I can totally empathize with you. Sending u love friend. Lots and lots of L❤️ve
Great interview from Scarface Scotty. I appreciate the stories coming from people living in difficult situations. I have read some of the comments about having empathy for their trials and tribulations. However, these are not the type of people that one would necessarily "take home to mom and dad." You can appreciate the stories and empathize with them but they will take whatever needed for themselves without hesitation. Guess what I am saying is just don't be naive enough to be taken advantage of because they live, or have lived, a turbulent life. I relate this to the tourist that walk up to the wild buffalo and lions at the national parks. Don't be that guy!
There is something really refreshing about hearing so much truth come from someone who you’d think lives a lie. I have addicts in my family, and you literally can’t believe a word they say.
This is the type of guy that would pretend to be a good friend to your face then stab you in the back the moment you turn around just for the drugs in your pocket.
this one really resonates with me. i was an addict for years. heroin, + crystal meth. i lost my soulmate, my fiance, the love of my life to an overdose. yesterday was her Birthday. she would be 26. i've been clean ever since that 6 years now but it wrecked me even still. im existing but not living. i don't know how to live at least not a "normal" life that doesnt involve drugs, or hustling, etc. but whatever, i've already said enough..
You owe it to yourself and her to become the best person you can. Try find a hobby and passion. Or try boxing. It saved my life. Keeps the mind busy keeps the body good. I wish you success and happiness
There is no normal life, it’s just life, only thing we can do is getting on with it, I have lost many loved ones, you get used to losing once it starts because losing is part of life. Wish you the best of luck.
It was like he conducted most of the interview and I think it says alot. And even asked if there was anything else he could tell him almost like “is it okay if I tell you more?” Idk maybe I’m just blasted but it looks like dude really need to verbalize everything inside for a few hours. Hope he felt he got to let a lot out during this interview and it helped to give him some kind of comfort or relief even for a moment. This has to be the heaviest interview on this channel imo. Damn. What a life.
@@pepperedbeefjerkey2990 yeah didn't trust the wife just dies in her sleep never elaborates more but willing to share. Dude said he was shot 4 times but said he just got recently shot for the 2 time. Dude is zonked but def just pulling shit out of his ass.
Mark you are doing an amazing work. It is so inspiring and so profound. All these people you interview, with your respect and compassion for them, are incredibly brave and unique souls. I have so much respect for all of you. Keep up the good work and wake up this ignorant world. Bless you all.
Unfortunately the liberal policies of California and the US government allow people like this to be destroyed by drugs. In any other reality this man would have been an excellent father and a loving husband. But, he had the misfortune of being born in the United States in a liberal utopia. Making no mistake there is a worldwide effort to destroy the freedom loving culture that existed and replace it with something much more sinister.
It's funny but I've had the same feeling of missing something that you would think is not a thing you should miss. I wish him well in his fight against addiction, it's not easy to get away from. Great interview again, thank you ✌️😎
Hearing him talk about his wife and his love for her made me cry. You just don’t hear shit like this anymore. Nowadays it’s all about replacing people or playing people, but hearing someone specially a man being so vulnerable is so moving, it’s refreshing. I feel for him. I really do. Sometimes you just don’t come back from heartbreak, that shit just changes you
@@TMichelle555 "Nowadays it’s all about replacing people or playing people" --- women made modern dating like that. they have so many options on social media, they treat most men as replaceable because they get so much validation from men online. replacing them with another one is nothing to them, so the men react to that by doing the same & being non-committal. just having casual sex & stringing women along while giving her hope of commitment & never committing. "but hearing someone specially a man being so vulnerable is so moving, it’s refreshing." --- women don't allow men to be vulnerable. any time a man expresses his feelings, women look at him as emotional & therefore weak & they get turned off. or if a man expresses grievances, especially about women, they label him a misogynist. so men just keep their feelings to themselves. thats why you never hear men talk about how they feel. again, women created this climate & made it like this. "that's that love they make songs/movies about" --- there's a reason you don't hear songs like that anymore, because that type of love doesn't exist anymore. no one can establish any human connection because women nowadays can so easily go on tinder to their plethora of DM's & swipe left on 100 men & replace him with another. pretty depressing when you think about it.
I had tangible feeling of the pain you feel just by listening to your voice bboy. Goodluck Scarface, hope you can find some joy in your childrens lives and be there for them bro!
Once you get humbled and as honest as this guy, every story is interesting. I truely wish you well and hope you will be able to experience as much of your kids lives as possible.
@@EchoBravo370 I think that can be a part of it. Nihilism is often a obtacle to overcome if you have had a hard life. But I think it's mostly because he has realized what's important.
The way he speaks about the woman he loves made my heart beat.... Love can be so complex, it has the power to do damage yet heal when used in such way. Hope you can heal that wound, she would want you to love yourself too. Wishing this man the best, get better.
“So I really don’t give a fuck about anything.” As nice as this guy seems and probably is for the most part, unless you’ve truly lived in the “underbelly” at some point in your life, you have no idea how deep statement is. That one sentence is what explains why a grown adult will choose to resist/fight/kill a police officer when they’re simply driving on a suspended and their daughter is waiting for them to bring the milk home. People living on this edge will risk it ALL at ANY moment if they feel their back is against the wall. You have to be very aware when dealing with people like this and I truly hope Mark is.
Agreed. And I think Mark does know that. I think he carries, even though he's said he doesn't. Not sure though. As well he works out everyday. He is strong in many ways. But still, stay safe mark!
The love this man has for his wife who has passed made me cry. I will never be loved like that but at least I know it exists. It's real. I hope my daughter is loved and admired and put on a pedestal like that.
@@TenEight2023 It's just where the cards have fallen for me in life. I have been married for 23 years and he has fallen out of love with me. He even told me so. The reasons I am still here is not because I am afraid to go but it's a myriad of deep and complicated reasons for us both. We live as roommates but still loyal to each other. I grieve what I had with him. Please don't judge. This platform can be vicious. It's just incredibly complicated and I long for the lover and best friend he used to be. Maybe love will find me again someday.
@@stephaniebrooker8746 , Love is on the inside. It is the spark to start all life, every time. After every life the spark goes somewhere but cannot be destroyed. Let some love out quietly without saying sweet and wonderful things. It will show in your eyes and tone of voice and you will feel it.
@@terminat1 I am saying that he COULD. But to survive skid row certainly ain't easy, so I would think that maybe if he applied all this energy and time and effort into more beneficial and positive things that he could have a decent life and have a story that hopefully would help others. But you are correct that it's something I can't "know".
Man, he reminds me of my friends growing up. I'm so lucky I got clean and got out of that lifestyle. So many of my childhood friends are dead from overdoses and one shot himself after getting caught with Fent. They were all lost souls who just wanted to be happy. I always envision them as the little kids when I first met them. So sad, man.
Eyes are the window to the soul. Hands are the window to intent. His hands are swollen and scarred, his eyes are broken and blank. Staring a thousand miles through someone. He seems like the physical embodiment of what pain looks and sounds like when it’s walking around and talking. You can almost imagine the amount of fear he can inflict on someone in his debt or even imagine the amount of pain he’s able to inflict onto another and his heart rate probably wouldn’t even go up while he’s doing it. I said a prayer for him after this video was done. Sometimes dead seems like a better idea than walking around only to live the way he does. This is what soul death looks like. The engine is running but nobody is behind the wheel. But there’s also no seats or windows or accessories. Just a shell. Please stay safe Scotty. I’m so sorry dude 🙏
For what it's worth, I was watching this remarkable man,..and when I tried to summerise what I was seeing I came up with the exact same sentence as you - "the physical embodiment of pain"
You are correct. I would say he is the embodiment of trauma. Sometimes when he is asked a question it looks like he has to take a half a second just to gather the strength to answer. To find the energy. Not from physical limitations, but from intense emotional trauma that has caused the death of his soul. He has nothing left. It's very clear He looks like a condemned man being led to the guillotine. No future, not caring about the present, only fixated on the past and all the loss it holds I wish him the best but this sort of abuse and anguish is not something people come back from. If you took half this man's pain away he'd still have to claw simply to get out of bed In a fleshly tomb, he is buried above ground
41 and this guy has lived 100 lifetimes of experience's. I Thank God for turning me around & living a clean life. I was heading in the same direction as most addicts, death
@12:35 "When I'm not here, I miss this place." It's the chaos you're truly addicted to along with the drugs. When we surround ourselves with chaos, either willingly or not, chaos is what we become accustomed to and in its absence - when things are somewhat peaceful, we actively seek chaos so we feel "comfortable" again. It's a siren song and you've got to fight it. Hard. The less you give in the easier it will EVENTUALLY become. Don't give up because your environment will play a massive role in recovery. Praying for you💖
i agree. i relapsed years ago because i was working a regular job and everything was just too normal and going well. i missed the hustle and the craziness.
well spoken. I like his honesty..darn sure wouldn't wanna owe him $$ tho lol. hey keep driving on..tuff out here.but everything can change for the better.. concentrate on your kids..seems like good motivation!! ok thnx for another great interview Mr.Mark godspeed for both yaz.. I couldn't imagine losing my wife of 17 years..she's never done drugs/ drink in her life I'm clean/ sober 3.7 years. but I was Monster addict/ inmate 14 years B4 that. she stuck by me.
Another great one Mark! This guy seems extremely genuine and I get the feeling he’s a loyal dude and a rare breed of a street guy. Good luck to you Scarface!
Its interesting to hear how “love” is displayed through the perspective of others in these situations. In this interview he was touched by her helping him in burglaries etc. There is so much in our perspective on things based on which box we each stand in. Just interesting
For real it’s like this girl I was with we snorted molly and once she got high all her traumas came out, I couldn’t leave her side I couldn’t even leave her to pee alone without her freaking, I realized she had abandonment issues and me being close by her brought us close
I'm very happy I got out of skid row. I was on fentanyl for years out there. But the people I've met are soooo nice and helpful. Everybody just minds their own business, nobody fucks with you really as long as you keep your nose clean. I love the people I've met out there including Scotty. Hey if you read this man, Rick got sober! I wish you well Scotty
@@611smazk-a-hoe7 yeup I used to be on skid row now but I got out and got sober. He's a cool ass dude. If youre on his good side, he's very nice. But if you're on his bad side, you're fucked. He was cool as fuck
I used to work at a A&E (ER to my American friends), and lived in a very small island where everyone knows everyone. There was this family, the brothers were drug dealers, one more a user than a dealer. I knew about them because they used to beat people up and shit back when they were in school, and went on to petty crime. Anyway, the younger brother came in to the hospital I was at. After a specific date his attendances were thick and fast, so I clicked on the first one of the batch. Turns out, he and his gf who was nine months pregnant shot up and went to sleep, he woke up the next morning to her being dead. He was a scummy dude, but when I saw that, my heart kinda broke for the man deep down inside under all the bullshit. A very primal sense of sadness came from me just reading it. I'm not sure how many people know this part of his story, but it was a tragic episode in a series that has been long running and needs a change of writers if you get me?
I relate very much to your story bro. I was taking opiates at 16 which led to being horribly addicted to H from 18-22, my fiance at the time was the love of my life we had grown together since kids. I lost her suddenly in an accident like you. I feel your pain, im 28 now and still hurt deeply from that. I also lost a lot of respect and love for myself and my future and became kinda nihilistic. Thankfully Ive been sober for years now but for a while I just went harder. Best of luck to you man. It was very nicw to see there is someone like me in this fucked up situation
Aw yea I was on opioids very young too when I was like 13 right before they cut down on prescribing, everyone’s grandma had an old script in the cabinet so i got ahold of a lot of hydromorphone (dilaudid) At age 13 before I understood what it was and I loved it. Did just about every pill until 16 when I tried Fentanyl, by 17 I was doing it every day but I’m almost 20 now and been on suboxone & off fent for 9 months
If you tell a lie enough times you believe it’s the truth. Same of pain & drugs, if you experience enough, you develop a tolerance. Truthful or not, who cares. Great content from Mark = truth.
I walk around checking peoples electric and gas meters and I cannot tell you have many great people I’ve met in similar situations as this man. Just in a hard time of their life.. as I ex herion/fentanyl addict. Anyone struggling just know. It gets better, and you get better.! Much love to everyone and if nobody told you they love you today. I do❤️
Thank you for this interview. I like that Scotty has lived outside the US. Drug use and homelessness is a worldwide problem. Los Angeles draws people from everywhere. I'm glad you asked him why for those of us living in various parts of the world.
It is but I must say as someone that's travelled, homelessness in America is bonkers. I wonder if you could learn from countries like Japan and South Korea. Much cleaner, polite societies.
I've been to South Korea. It is cutting edge. They have come a long way in a short amount of time. For example, the US invests and buys skin care products from SK and will repackage and mark up the price 500% literally. Their research is very precise.
@@realMaverickBuckley it's hard to compare those countries they have way different morals and values. Plus have low to practically zero immigration and ultra homogeneous societies it's different than multicultural countries. They ain't perfect either, Japan has plenty of problems too, along with one of the highest rates of suicide in the world because they literally work too much.
@@1Psalmaday Why did you assume that's what they meant? I think he meant be a man, not a scar faced debt collector piece of trash boy like this person who was interviewed. Don't be a mess, be a man. You described a mess. Why did you lash out?
Some of the most amazing people live on the street. The stories are almost impossible to comprehend! Lived on the street in Massachusetts for 7 years. The stories I have would blow some people's minds !!! God bless you hope you find peace with yourself 🙏
"I dont OD" "I've died 3 times from it" This dude is full of it and I dont say that often about people on here but this guy is so obviously full of it thinking hes some gangster going and collecting money from people who "owe him"
@@lemonhead162 The same childhood issues that keep him on drugs also keep him barricaded behind his ego, resulting in some bullshit personas. When you feel profoundly worthless as a child you will create ways to convince yourself (and others) of your great value. For many traumatized kids toughness and coolness provides some protection from feeling worthless.
@@patrickbrcr there's a difference between feelings of love and feelings of guilt. I seriously question the idea that someone that can sit back and poison someone and allow someone to destroy themselves is actually *love* He uses this idea that he loved her so much to mask his feelings of shame and guilt. I see right through this guy. He is NOT a nice person. He would cut my throat given the opportunity if it would benefit him or feed his habit. He's literally responsible for killing people. All fentanyl dealers are.
Thanks…and I had the F’n nerve to get pissed off about some dude calling my house too late last night and bitched him out! I watched this video at 2 a.m as I lay in my warm bed! Tears rolled down my face watching this man’s pain about losing his wife, children and his soul! Mark your work is down right cut to the bone and is a force of insight for all that who have! A mandatory much watch and listen! You give theses humans respect and a place to share their own lives with us! May we all be humbled by it! Numbing and a nuff said !
All these interviews have a broken home in common. A married foundation, a stable home is key to a child's success, it doesn't guarantee it but it greatly boosts the odds. A loving Father and a loving Mother is the best opportunity for a kid to receive the tools needed to survive. Makes me very concerned for the future generations.
As someone that loves his wife more than life it's self ... I can understand how he got to this point. I'm thankful her and I don't have the problem of drugs cause I too can with ease understand this man. godspeed brother.
I can never understand abandoning your kids. Never. I don't care what happens, that's just fucked up as all hell. Anybody who does that should never have had kids.
@@24tommyst , I would advice ya to never get a bad drug habit. When folks go that far, they can't do anything else.. it sucks, as my parents were both addicts. At least now I have confidence in what I am capable of.
@@816DawG I had a bad drug habit and that's why I didn't have kids even though my fiance's parents were rich AF and offered to take care of any kids we had. It's just selfish and wrong, imo. Sorry if that sounds dickish but I have a strong view on such things. Glad to hear you're doing OK now.
@@24tommyst , no hate, all love Tommy. I try not to judge folks paths. I don't talk to my folks, but that is not because they are addicts, but rather can't not lie and as a father I don't want that example around... That said, glad you were able to do what you needed homie. Hope it brings you more good than bad in your remaining days. Life is short, shit happens, and choices made are always good for one, and bad for at least another. Their is not limit to thought, but there is nearly always a point with reality. I just try to find the pleasant middle... I fail some days, but I can honestly say where I am now is a lot better than I was once upon a time. Any who, end of the porno novel rant; thanks for the conversation.
*Yeah - People are so gullible watching some of these interviews and believing the things some of these people spew out. Mark is interviewing a lot drug addicts and drug addicts lie out of their asses.*
Watching some of these guys is a breath of fresh air. I was sickly growing up lived in a moldy basement abusive absentee parents my dad was in Iraq Afghanistan had ptsd my parents split my mom tormented me cause when I was young she decided I was like my father she split my eye open when I was 4 killed my cat my brother gangbanged and tried to shoot me while high on cocaine it goes on and on iv lived through a lot of fucked up shit. Watching these people reminds me I’m not alone since 99% of people can’t even understand. There still going regardless of all the bullshit which gives me hope to keep going. Love the channel keep up the good work people need to see more of reality and be reminded not to judge cause the struggles for some of us are very real it’s everyday no brakes no vacation from the bullshit.
My son was born with complex heart defects in summer 2019, he under went several heart surgeries and the contracted covid in October 2019, the only confirmation we have from it was inconclusive tests for everything while my son was on a ventilator, with Presidex, Fentanyl, and Ketamine keeping him in a state where he could take having a tube in his throat and not panic and clamp down on it, he came off of the ventilator after 19 days, and we spent almost a year weaning my son off of opiates after a 19 day bender. it was grueling to hear him cry sometimes and he would be completely inconsolable. Those days sit heavy in my heart when i see people who struggle. As i held my child and gave him everything i had and there was nothing i could do to console him. It was awful. Now to imagine an adult, who genuinely wants help and everyone just sees them as a fuck up. We all deserve better than we have, and if we think we deserve less we should give more of what we have. its simple. We need love, and compassion.
This has to be one of the saddest interviews I’ve watched, it really hits home for me, this could have been my life had I not gotten on methadone last year
wow -> amazing interview, Scotty "scarface" has been down on skid-row for quite some time but it's cool to know he's still alive; haven't seen him since 2012 LA county - he stayed w/ me at my girls place, he's probably the only junky you can trust around your things as long as he trusts you..
The way this dude is talking about his wife is fucking with me so much... I feel him on the way he feels about his wife, mine is everything to me... My lover, best friend, team mate, partner in crime, and just amazing human being.
Dude definitely took a break mid interview and came back faded as hell just to push through talking about his wife. Talking through it like this can do more for people like him than a forced awkward intimate situation with a judgmental shrink that is obviously psycho analyzing you. There’s a big difference between hearing someone and listening to someone.
Him talking about losing the love of his life was gut wrenching. You could tell this man had so much love for her and is in so much pain after she passed.
He loved her because she was an addict like him, and she enabled him. Co-dependancy at its worst.
Yeah it's so gut wrenching hearing a story about one junkie waking up dead next to another junkie if you loved her and there kids so much he would have tried to get them both clean if not for them but for their kids but he's just a selfish junkie just like every other selfish junkie and he'll be dead soon too
@@cashedrites passing a lot of judgment online for an obviously gay man
@@cashedrites very narrow minded for only hearing 20 minutes of stories about a guys entire life😐
He's also high as a kite during the whole interview.
You can tell this guy has been through a lot and his wifes death has made everything worse, would love to see a follow up video sometime down the line! Great Video Mark and Blessings to you!
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This piece of garbage? Are you for real dawg?
Follow up? Guy will will be lucky to be alive long enough for a follow up.
No follow up here man. The next time he dies he's dead....no follow up here.
Lost my wife to mental illness in 2016. Raising two by myself. I feel that. The love never goes away.
That sucks dude mad respect ✊
Lost the love of my life in 2019. I feel your pain, man. Keep on keepin on
the pain of loss will ease.. as u probs know now
Sending love Chris ❤️ Keep moving Keep pushing
Your a strong man I hope it gets better for you
These stories are absolutely fascinating. I appreciate the fact your allowing them to tell their story. Good work. Thank you.
This whole series should be titled "Americans." Because that's exactly who they are. They don't show the underside of life, they show real life, what America offers to those that usually are overwhelmed by problems they did not ask for-for instance, living on the street or selling your body. People who have it easy and forever point fingers have been making me sick since I was 6 years old.
You bring us so many stories from people we would never normally hear from and I’m so grateful for that. It really gives us the opportunity to be more empathetic and kind 💜💜
That's an interesting take on these stories. I find most these stories showcase that bad parenting, or lack thereof, drugs , alcohol , and violence have been a staple in these peoples lives. Choices have consequences.
I’d have to say I agree with both sides. I mean I had problems with drugs too but it helps me not go back. But at the same time don’t forget where I’ve been and be empathetic
@@jessesalcido1163 empathy isn't a bad thing, neither is making mistakes, but learning from mistakes is what allot of these people in these interviews seem to not understand. And I gotta say, I don't know how you could feel empathetic for this guy. He's a creep. He's dangerous and violent. It's ok to call a spade a spade.
SAMN BYTCH YOU STAY CAPPING
hahahaha
Hearing your love for your wife is so relatable & admirable. I am sorry for your loss.
This was fascinating - wish this went on longer - he offered to tell more. He got into the swing of it. Hope he kicks his addiction. I can see there's plenty of good left in him, in spite of all the rest of the ringer he's been through.
I dont think “fascinating” is the word.
He didn't have anything else to tell really, he kept ending up in a loop about his wife and children.
@@Insaniya.humanity for him it was.
Yea I could’ve heard a few more q’s
I wanted to know more details like how his wife died, why he got shot, etc. He seems like he has a lot of stories to tell.
Very inspiring work here, everybody has a story if we listen.... There are so many people that live in pain and with enough time it can change you to an unrecognizable husk of who you truly are.
I hope this man gives himself a second chance but I understand that his pain is so unsurmountable it must feel impossible for him to find any kind of hope .
A lot of lives don't have a happy endings and that's the way it is.
Wow! I’m a huge fan of the show. Never thought I would see Scotty again. I had a few run ins with him before he was homeless and still had care of his daughter. I didn’t know he was using at the time, but he not only robbed me and everyone I knew, but he would call people he knew and tried to get them to meet him places, and then pop out of the bushes and attack and rob them. I must say, he is a great graffiti writer, but he wasn’t Scarface Scotty as of 5 years ago. Really sad, but this guy would literally stab you in the back after telling you he’s your best friend. One of of the worst out there. This guy has burned so many bridges. He’s a total psychopath/sociopath. I get the two mixed up. The kind of dude that will never let you tell a story because he can one up you on everything you have to say. Dang, karma is a bitch.
Do u know who cut him? Someone I used to know went to prison for cutting someone's face similarly in that area, wondering if scotty was the dude he cut🤔they were a bunch of junkies living in squats & whatnot. Idk
The comments are full of people saying yeah deep down he’s such a good person but few have empathy for the trail of victims these guys leave...
@@youthinasia9523 I don’t, thank god I had the senses not to take his calls during his bush ambushing days and abandoned that relationship.
@@bigscore1 this dude ain't gonna be able to keep doin what he's doing forever, it'll catch up to him eventually. If he's the scumbag he and you say he is I doubt he'll be missed longer than a few minutes, then they'll take whatever is in his pockets off his corpse and roll his body behind a dumpster
@@youthinasia9523 100%, I don’t say most people have it coming, but let’s put it this way, 5 years ago he didn’t look like this, no scar, nice clothes and appearance, in those 5 years he not only looks like he’s been thru hell, but probably put so many people in hellish situations. I can confirm he has been shot before multiple times. He’s not the brightest bulb, but thinks he is. Very dangerous when I last saw him, so I can only imagine now.
Hey man,
Your devotion to your wife & her love for you is a rare & beautiful thing. It hurts to see your suffering. I wish you the best.
Life on the streets is brutal.
May you find a place of contentment. Don’t give up.
Your children do need you.
Live a life that honors your wife & your children.
Don’t you see this this guy is full of himself…he cannot even control his drug habit, let alone take care of his family. Mentally he is gone…he is what they call on old time junkie … !!!!
This one hit me the hardest out of all these interviews. Especially when he spoke about his wife and kids. Stay strong buddy
Facts my boy
This man has lived through and carries a great deal of pain. It’s tragically fascinating what the human spirit can endure.
He's also caused a lot of pain. Ignorant people tend to forget that.
This guy is full of it. I have no sympathy for him whatsoever.
Lol yea he manufactured his own pain by using drugs he’s a piece of shit
Really
Tell me about it
I can’t help but think of all the children that have lost their parents to the streets. These interviews could someday help a child searching for answers about their mom or dad. All these interviews help me work harder as a father.
lost a parent to death itself ... whats worse ? u tell me.. i'll wait
I grew up with drug addict Mother who had me at 16, didn’t know my dad. Went trough foster care system with my little brothers. Saw lots of crazy shit, bikers, drug dealers, violence and the works as a kid. Somehow, I have a good job a mortgage and my son. All these interviews remind me how easy these choices would have been ( and I almost went down this road) and I see myself or my mother or the people I grew up around as a kid in a lot of these interviews.. It reminds me how lucky I am.
Words of wisdom, friend.
watching so much death really breaks someone down whether not they want to admit it or not, only seeing handfuls of people close to me dying did it’s damage and i can only imagine what bro must be going through, stay solid and stay safe mayne
I miss my dead friends
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@@chriscarpenter5265 me too man me too, my condolences to whoever you’ve lost
This is so true, my first funeral
Was one of my close friends who had OD’d in his closet and was found 3 days later. Seeing his face in that casket really messed me up. Wasn’t even a year after graduating high school, love you nick
@@scual760 my condolences bro 😓 seeing the life completely leave someone is insane, the cold grey body that was once full of life and good times. Hopefully the memories are enough to help with the fact he’s in a better place now.
Your videos should be played in high schools, so that young people will see the real struggle of the people that you’ve interviewed. I bet these would be an eye opener even to stubborn teens. These are way better than the old just say no videos that are super out dated that they still play.
gave me goosebumps. chills, be grateful for everything every single one of you have, it could be gone in the next second
@SorryIHadtoDeleteMyName that’s the truth. lost both my parents in a car wreck when I was 3, did something to my mental growing up. it’s the what coulda beens that keep ya up at night, like you said, sometimes it’s already gone 💯
I get it. I have absolutely no one except my husband. Learning to live without anyone, any family.. can definitely make you or break you. Its hard and it's lonely and you end up really hating holidays and your birthday
The nodding off at the end sends a powerful message.
He was struggling to stay awake the entire interview. He said he hadn't slept in five days.
I’ve watched almost every one of your videos and this has been my favorite. Thanks for doing this.
What about it did you like the most?
His appearance isn't what makes him scary, it's the fact that he doesn't give af about anything and has nothing to lose. Same goes for anyone else who doesn't fear consequences.
Sounds like an entire race I can think of. 🤔
Punish the children and the ex-wife.
@GreensRams it's a complex.
A great example that when you meet someone you never know their story. You never know what they've been through or what they're going through. This was an authentic storyteller. If he was ever portrayed in a film, Mickey Rourke would be a good choice.
I was in the dope world for a while and when this dude says he "don't give a fuck", he really means it. This guy is in a very dark world. Prayers for him and all addicts.
Instead of praying, you could actually do something. You know, donate money to homeless causes or drug recovery programs for the poor. Praying ain't doing shit.
@@6thface Praying provides self comfort to people who can’t grasp reality.
I'm an addict and Ive watched so many people change due to dope. It's a sick sad world. I've been sober off benzos, alcohol and weed since 9/1/21. It can get better.
@@6thface lol wtf this guy is lost there is no helping him. He would take the money and by drugs
@@bballforlife1231 Says the man you thinks by and buy are the same words. What are you doing with the money? Feeding your own addictions I imagine, since 99% of the shit you buy you don't actually need to live.
I just found your channel, it's fascinating listening to testimony from people you wouldn't normally hear from. Thank you.
ayy welcome! highly recommed the con artist vid
I have watched a lot of these interviews and this one takes the cake…..he’s proud of his past he’s likes his life…he enjoys his own stories.
Pathological liar. You don’t “START” playing hockey at 13 years old and immediately play AAA.. Takes years of training. Also the year LA beat Alaska for AAA midget international was in 1986 and would have made him 5 years old if hes 41 years old today. You have to be an unbelievable player to get a contract guaranteeing anything in the NHL. What a load of bologna that was hahaha
I was gonna comment the same thing. I played in the 90's and even then kids were being scouted at 13, not just starting.
Bullshit
Story was good up until he said that. Worked with a guy who played in college and then went on to AHL or ECHL and he was in skates from practically birth and it was his whole life until he got injured and had to get a regular job. I saw tapes of him and he looked like a pro. No way do you pick it up at 13 and get drafted to a minor league team.
To be fair, he said he played for the only Cali team to beat Alaska. He didn’t say he was on the team the year they beat Alaska 😂.
I love that hockey nerds come in and slam down some facts.
I can feel his pain. Addiction is so much more than using. The pain behind each addiction has so many layers. And then it gets passed on to children. Painful generational pain.
Opiates are destroying families. And Dr's are getting rich.
@John Smith sometimes that shit hard bro. some people got demons they can’t shake off. we can’t judge cause we never walked that mile in em shoes
@John Smith just like it was ur choice to be addicted ,..... congrats on being clean !!!!
Mark is an excellent interviewer he asks short pointed probing questions short and sweet and then let’s the person speak he doesn’t get in the way of the interview
Great Interview, I appreciate his honesty. It’s sad to watch how nonchalant and hurt he is. I hope he gets it together for his kids. Good luck, Scarface!
He’s not nonchalant, he’s numb from ptsd and from using drugs to deal with it. Been there, but I can understand the misunderstanding….
That and he’s really fucking high on fentanyl….. 🤷♂️
@@EchoBravo370 why are you in every comment thread talking about nihilism, did you just read your first Dostoevsky book or something 😂
@@EchoBravo370 well I wish you the best. Try not to convince too many people to adopt nihilism though, it doesn’t work for everyone and can be detrimental for a lot.
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I was in similar situation as you, hurt everyone around me, robbing, got shot at, anyway got out of prison, went on another run for a while and then finally had fuckin enough. Didn't think I could do it, the pull of the streets--- *the pull towards dark* and fear of being sick made it easy to always give in, but after a tough couple weeks that pull began to fade. Been clean for 13yrs and still can't believe it. It will be toughest fight of your life but I hope the same for you.
What an incredible interview. It takes so much courage to sit down and relive all the painful experiences he's been through for the sake of sharing it with us so that we might not make the same decisions.
I hope he can eventually find peace in his heart and be with his children.
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Shut up.
Courage?... 😂😂. It really doesn't especially if your nodding out on feytnal.. he probably doesn't even remember having this interview tbh... He looks like he's having a blast while making shit up on the fly...
@@shellx13 What Dizziness said.
@@shellx13 😂🤦
Of all the interviews, this one hit me the hardest. I dont do fentanyl, I dont live on the streets, but the guys humanity and honesty, and especially his pain, were palpable in every word. Follow up please.
Are kidding me? All his pain is from his own doings. Stop being so soft he had a great life ahead of him and he blew it because he’s a scumbag
@@TheBooze13 loved this interview, it was super fascinating to me. But yeah this guy probably beats his wife lol. Not to make assumptions but he uses violence to solve his problems. He is also very deceitful in this interview and lies about a lot of weird things.
The way he described his wife and the words he used, wow. Heartbreaking stuff.
A different interview every day? Yeah, you're already a TH-cam GOAT at this point Mark. Love seeing the progression and dedication.
It's been years you're late
@@alexnutu1125 Calling him dumb while saying “your” and not “you’re” makes you dumber.
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@@RyanREAX Excellent!😂🤣
@@RyanREAX “dumber” isn’t a word either
His ending- to me -really summarized it all perfectly….nod out . Jerk a little and jump right back into the game. Scotty my heart goes out to you bro. You seem so incredibly sad and I can totally empathize with you. Sending u love friend. Lots and lots of L❤️ve
It do be like that though, some people just stay down tho
Great interview from Scarface Scotty. I appreciate the stories coming from people living in difficult situations. I have read some of the comments about having empathy for their trials and tribulations. However, these are not the type of people that one would necessarily "take home to mom and dad." You can appreciate the stories and empathize with them but they will take whatever needed for themselves without hesitation. Guess what I am saying is just don't be naive enough to be taken advantage of because they live, or have lived, a turbulent life. I relate this to the tourist that walk up to the wild buffalo and lions at the national parks. Don't be that guy!
Scarface: "I woke up to my wife dead next to me."
Mark: "Ever been married?"
Mark stopped listening too when he realised he was bullshitting, like those of us with a modicum of perceptive ability.
A crazy dopefin falling sleep half through the interview
@@philiphudgens4726 he probably isn't even a drug addict. just a good actor with a 3 million dollar home. lol.
@@Chris_Hruska nice try tho
Awkward
There is something really refreshing about hearing so much truth come from someone who you’d think lives a lie. I have addicts in my family, and you literally can’t believe a word they say.
This is the type of guy that would pretend to be a good friend to your face then stab you in the back the moment you turn around just for the drugs in your pocket.
this one really resonates with me. i was an addict for years. heroin, + crystal meth. i lost my soulmate, my fiance, the love of my life to an overdose. yesterday was her Birthday. she would be 26. i've been clean ever since that 6 years now but it wrecked me even still. im existing but not living. i don't know how to live at least not a "normal" life that doesnt involve drugs, or hustling, etc. but whatever, i've already said enough..
You owe it to yourself and her to become the best person you can. Try find a hobby and passion. Or try boxing. It saved my life. Keeps the mind busy keeps the body good. I wish you success and happiness
@@officialshakeymusic thank you
How are you holding? Helping others, that really helps you.
There is no normal life, it’s just life, only thing we can do is getting on with it, I have lost many loved ones, you get used to losing once it starts because losing is part of life. Wish you the best of luck.
Amazing interview. I feel so bad for his pain. I hope there is a follow up interview someday!
It was like he conducted most of the interview and I think it says alot. And even asked if there was anything else he could tell him almost like “is it okay if I tell you more?” Idk maybe I’m just blasted but it looks like dude really need to verbalize everything inside for a few hours. Hope he felt he got to let a lot out during this interview and it helped to give him some kind of comfort or relief even for a moment. This has to be the heaviest interview on this channel imo. Damn. What a life.
Someone above commented that they knew him. Apparently he didn’t have the scar 5 years ago. Probably not what it seems….
@@pepperedbeefjerkey2990 yeah didn't trust the wife just dies in her sleep never elaborates more but willing to share. Dude said he was shot 4 times but said he just got recently shot for the 2 time. Dude is zonked but def just pulling shit out of his ass.
@@pepperedbeefjerkey2990what do you think?
Mark you are doing an amazing work. It is so inspiring and so profound. All these people you interview, with your respect and compassion for them, are incredibly brave and unique souls. I have so much respect for all of you. Keep up the good work and wake up this ignorant world. Bless you all.
Unfortunately the liberal policies of California and the US government allow people like this to be destroyed by drugs. In any other reality this man would have been an excellent father and a loving husband. But, he had the misfortune of being born in the United States in a liberal utopia. Making no mistake there is a worldwide effort to destroy the freedom loving culture that existed and replace it with something much more sinister.
Couldn't agree more! 💯
I struggle with whether this is a good thing or not.
Bless his Mother for surviving her life’s challenges and RAISING HIS CHILDREN
lmao doing what exactly ? She chose her husband.
Bless her - she did such a good job of raising him. 😲
@@clairecordell2461 sometimes people just suck, man. It’s not always on the parents
Thank you for recording these. It's so important to understand that the people who are most difficult to empathize with are often in the most pain.
It's funny but I've had the same feeling of missing something that you would think is not a thing you should miss. I wish him well in his fight against addiction, it's not easy to get away from. Great interview again, thank you ✌️😎
Hearing him talk about his wife and his love for her made me cry. You just don’t hear shit like this anymore. Nowadays it’s all about replacing people or playing people, but hearing someone specially a man being so vulnerable is so moving, it’s refreshing. I feel for him. I really do. Sometimes you just don’t come back from heartbreak, that shit just changes you
Yes that sounds like she was the only one for him. He had the intense love for her.
@@YuckyPeniculum that's that love they make songs/movies about
@@TMichelle555 "Nowadays it’s all about replacing people or playing people" --- women made modern dating like that. they have so many options on social media, they treat most men as replaceable because they get so much validation from men online. replacing them with another one is nothing to them, so the men react to that by doing the same & being non-committal. just having casual sex & stringing women along while giving her hope of commitment & never committing.
"but hearing someone specially a man being so vulnerable is so moving, it’s refreshing." --- women don't allow men to be vulnerable. any time a man expresses his feelings, women look at him as emotional & therefore weak & they get turned off. or if a man expresses grievances, especially about women, they label him a misogynist. so men just keep their feelings to themselves. thats why you never hear men talk about how they feel. again, women created this climate & made it like this.
"that's that love they make songs/movies about" --- there's a reason you don't hear songs like that anymore, because that type of love doesn't exist anymore. no one can establish any human connection because women nowadays can so easily go on tinder to their plethora of DM's & swipe left on 100 men & replace him with another.
pretty depressing when you think about it.
Amen
@@aufhflskih6830 takes two to tango, it ain't all on the woman
Humbling way to start the morning 🖤🖤
I had tangible feeling of the pain you feel just by listening to your voice bboy. Goodluck Scarface, hope you can find some joy in your childrens lives and be there for them bro!
Once you get humbled and as honest as this guy, every story is interesting. I truely wish you well and hope you will be able to experience as much of your kids lives as possible.
That comment is not worth much without stating what you are referring to.
@Lucky One so you watched a 22 minute video and didn't believe a single word? Good job.
@Lucky One People like you are extremely annoying.
"I dont OD"
"I've died 3 times from it"
This guy is full of it my guy
@@EchoBravo370 I think that can be a part of it. Nihilism is often a obtacle to overcome if you have had a hard life. But I think it's mostly because he has realized what's important.
This man is in some serious pain, you can see it in his eyes, I sure hope he's able to use the next chapter in life to heal those wounds
The way he speaks about the woman he loves made my heart beat.... Love can be so complex, it has the power to do damage yet heal when used in such way.
Hope you can heal that wound, she would want you to love yourself too. Wishing this man the best, get better.
Dudes a POS but that doesn't change a damn thing or invalidate his feelings about her
“I would kill myself if it meant I could go where she is”
“So I really don’t give a fuck about anything.”
As nice as this guy seems and probably is for the most part, unless you’ve truly lived in the “underbelly” at some point in your life, you have no idea how deep statement is.
That one sentence is what explains why a grown adult will choose to resist/fight/kill a police officer when they’re simply driving on a suspended and their daughter is waiting for them to bring the milk home.
People living on this edge will risk it ALL at ANY moment if they feel their back is against the wall. You have to be very aware when dealing with people like this and I truly hope Mark is.
100%, when you see the darkest part of humanity, its easy to let go of humanity
And and some narcissism..
Recipe for disaster
Agreed. And I think Mark does know that. I think he carries, even though he's said he doesn't. Not sure though. As well he works out everyday. He is strong in many ways. But still, stay safe mark!
Because old dogs can't learn new tricks right? Smh
yes sir
The love this man has for his wife who has passed made me cry. I will never be loved like that but at least I know it exists. It's real. I hope my daughter is loved and admired and put on a pedestal like that.
IKR some people are lucky to find that. Must be nice.
Why do you say never?
God loves you that much and more.
@@TenEight2023 It's just where the cards have fallen for me in life. I have been married for 23 years and he has fallen out of love with me. He even told me so. The reasons I am still here is not because I am afraid to go but it's a myriad of deep and complicated reasons for us both. We live as roommates but still loyal to each other. I grieve what I had with him.
Please don't judge. This platform can be vicious. It's just incredibly complicated and I long for the lover and best friend he used to be. Maybe love will find me again someday.
@@stephaniebrooker8746 ,
Love is on the inside. It is the spark to start all life, every time. After every life the spark goes somewhere but cannot be destroyed. Let some love out quietly without saying sweet and wonderful things. It will show in your eyes and tone of voice and you will feel it.
This is one of the few people that I truly believe when he says he really don't give a fuck.
Most bums really don’t give a fuck so…. Yeah.
This dude is a born liar … everything that comes out of his mouth is a fictional story ✌️
As much energy as he puts into his lifestyle, he could be an equally amazing human being.
Maybe? How can you possibly know that?
@@terminat1 I am saying that he COULD. But to survive skid row certainly ain't easy, so I would think that maybe if he applied all this energy and time and effort into more beneficial and positive things that he could have a decent life and have a story that hopefully would help others.
But you are correct that it's something I can't "know".
@@tylerkinley268 He could be. Forgive me.
Man, he reminds me of my friends growing up. I'm so lucky I got clean and got out of that lifestyle. So many of my childhood friends are dead from overdoses and one shot himself after getting caught with Fent. They were all lost souls who just wanted to be happy. I always envision them as the little kids when I first met them. So sad, man.
God bless Scotty man… good heart behind the roughened man
Great interview. Really interesting guy. We need a follow up with him later on.
Eyes are the window to the soul. Hands are the window to intent. His hands are swollen and scarred, his eyes are broken and blank. Staring a thousand miles through someone. He seems like the physical embodiment of what pain looks and sounds like when it’s walking around and talking. You can almost imagine the amount of fear he can inflict on someone in his debt or even imagine the amount of pain he’s able to inflict onto another and his heart rate probably wouldn’t even go up while he’s doing it. I said a prayer for him after this video was done. Sometimes dead seems like a better idea than walking around only to live the way he does. This is what soul death looks like. The engine is running but nobody is behind the wheel. But there’s also no seats or windows or accessories. Just a shell. Please stay safe Scotty. I’m so sorry dude 🙏
For what it's worth, I was watching this remarkable man,..and when I tried to summerise what I was seeing I came up with the exact same sentence as you - "the physical embodiment of pain"
You are correct. I would say he is the embodiment of trauma.
Sometimes when he is asked a question it looks like he has to take a half a second just to gather the strength to answer. To find the energy. Not from physical limitations, but from intense emotional trauma that has caused the death of his soul. He has nothing left. It's very clear
He looks like a condemned man being led to the guillotine. No future, not caring about the present, only fixated on the past and all the loss it holds
I wish him the best but this sort of abuse and anguish is not something people come back from. If you took half this man's pain away he'd still have to claw simply to get out of bed
In a fleshly tomb, he is buried above ground
That was powerful and right on point 🤙
He needs the toad medicine like Tyson
Love this comment. I’ve spent a lot of my life feeling what you described and could never put it into words. Amazing well spoken. Thank you.
41 and this guy has lived 100 lifetimes of experience's. I Thank God for turning me around & living a clean life. I was heading in the same direction as most addicts, death
Can we get a scarface update please!!!!!!!!!
Would love to see a follow up on this guy. This was one of the most interesting interviews I’ve seen on this channel. I hope he makes it.
@12:35 "When I'm not here, I miss this place." It's the chaos you're truly addicted to along with the drugs. When we surround ourselves with chaos, either willingly or not, chaos is what we become accustomed to and in its absence - when things are somewhat peaceful, we actively seek chaos so we feel "comfortable" again. It's a siren song and you've got to fight it. Hard. The less you give in the easier it will EVENTUALLY become. Don't give up because your environment will play a massive role in recovery. Praying for you💖
i agree. i relapsed years ago because i was working a regular job and everything was just too normal and going well. i missed the hustle and the craziness.
@@KazingaD ikr?
well spoken. I like his honesty..darn sure wouldn't wanna owe him $$ tho lol.
hey keep driving on..tuff out here.but everything can change for the better.. concentrate on your kids..seems like good motivation!! ok thnx for another great interview Mr.Mark
godspeed for both yaz.. I couldn't imagine losing my wife of 17 years..she's never done drugs/ drink in her life I'm clean/ sober 3.7 years. but I was Monster addict/ inmate 14 years B4 that. she stuck by me.
Another great one Mark! This guy seems extremely genuine and I get the feeling he’s a loyal dude and a rare breed of a street guy. Good luck to you Scarface!
I hope this was meant to be sarcasm
Loyal lol
This dude is a time-bomb....so much pain and anger, god bless.
Its interesting to hear how “love” is displayed through the perspective of others in these situations. In this interview he was touched by her helping him in burglaries etc. There is so much in our perspective on things based on which box we each stand in. Just interesting
For real it’s like this girl I was with we snorted molly and once she got high all her traumas came out, I couldn’t leave her side I couldn’t even leave her to pee alone without her freaking, I realized she had abandonment issues and me being close by her brought us close
this guy is awesome, keep in touch ! Follow up soon !
I'm very happy I got out of skid row. I was on fentanyl for years out there. But the people I've met are soooo nice and helpful. Everybody just minds their own business, nobody fucks with you really as long as you keep your nose clean. I love the people I've met out there including Scotty. Hey if you read this man, Rick got sober! I wish you well Scotty
U kno him?
@@611smazk-a-hoe7 yeup I used to be on skid row now but I got out and got sober. He's a cool ass dude. If youre on his good side, he's very nice. But if you're on his bad side, you're fucked. He was cool as fuck
@@sagethealchemist congrats on getting sober brother! That shit took over my life,thankfully only for a year! Im 5 going on six months sober(:
u fineeee
Hard to imagine waking up next to the person you love being gone forever 💔
He probably injected too much fentanyl in her arm and killed her himself.
I used to work at a A&E (ER to my American friends), and lived in a very small island where everyone knows everyone. There was this family, the brothers were drug dealers, one more a user than a dealer. I knew about them because they used to beat people up and shit back when they were in school, and went on to petty crime. Anyway, the younger brother came in to the hospital I was at. After a specific date his attendances were thick and fast, so I clicked on the first one of the batch. Turns out, he and his gf who was nine months pregnant shot up and went to sleep, he woke up the next morning to her being dead. He was a scummy dude, but when I saw that, my heart kinda broke for the man deep down inside under all the bullshit. A very primal sense of sadness came from me just reading it. I'm not sure how many people know this part of his story, but it was a tragic episode in a series that has been long running and needs a change of writers if you get me?
I relate very much to your story bro. I was taking opiates at 16 which led to being horribly addicted to H from 18-22, my fiance at the time was the love of my life we had grown together since kids. I lost her suddenly in an accident like you. I feel your pain, im 28 now and still hurt deeply from that. I also lost a lot of respect and love for myself and my future and became kinda nihilistic. Thankfully Ive been sober for years now but for a while I just went harder. Best of luck to you man. It was very nicw to see there is someone like me in this fucked up situation
Best of luck to you.
Inspiring
Aw yea I was on opioids very young too when I was like 13 right before they cut down on prescribing, everyone’s grandma had an old script in the cabinet so i got ahold of a lot of hydromorphone (dilaudid) At age 13 before I understood what it was and I loved it. Did just about every pill until 16 when I tried Fentanyl, by 17 I was doing it every day but I’m almost 20 now and been on suboxone & off fent for 9 months
The way this man spoke so eloquently and sincere about his lost wife broke my f*cking heart 😥
I don't know what % of lies & bullshit and what % of truth & honesty comes out of this guy's mouth. Complicated world we live in.
I was thinking the same thing
Yeah the line, I am pretty much the final decision maker for all the white guys......wtf
You gotta admit that one sick scar tho
@@surffishermanandcrossbowki9457 YES
A lot of it is bullshit, he's 100% lying about the hockey.
Thank you mark ..for bringing him to us..for giving him the time he needed to tell his story💞
Salute , as a Graffiti writer myself , life on the Streets is hard 🤘💯🤘
If you tell a lie enough times you believe it’s the truth. Same of pain & drugs, if you experience enough, you develop a tolerance. Truthful or not, who cares. Great content from Mark = truth.
I walk around checking peoples electric and gas meters and I cannot tell you have many great people I’ve met in similar situations as this man. Just in a hard time of their life.. as I ex herion/fentanyl addict. Anyone struggling just know. It gets better, and you get better.! Much love to everyone and if nobody told you they love you today. I do❤️
Thank you for this interview. I like that Scotty has lived outside the US. Drug use and homelessness is a worldwide problem. Los Angeles draws people from everywhere. I'm glad you asked him why for those of us living in various parts of the world.
It is but I must say as someone that's travelled, homelessness in America is bonkers.
I wonder if you could learn from countries like Japan and South Korea. Much cleaner, polite societies.
I've been to South Korea. It is cutting edge. They have come a long way in a short amount of time. For example, the US invests and buys skin care products from SK and will repackage and mark up the price 500% literally. Their research is very precise.
@@realMaverickBuckley it's hard to compare those countries they have way different morals and values. Plus have low to practically zero immigration and ultra homogeneous societies it's different than multicultural countries. They ain't perfect either, Japan has plenty of problems too, along with one of the highest rates of suicide in the world because they literally work too much.
This guy's story breaks my heart. I wish the best for him in his future
You fool... All the best. DON'T BE A VICTIM
hes a thief and a garbage human but hey he has great stories
When he talks about his wife I couldn't help but tear up . I can't imagine losing my wife.
Me too man.. shit hits different.
I'd me a mess same as him.
@@danwilliamson5744 Be a man.
@@fredneech9873 And what's that Fred? Being cold hearted and loveless isn't being a man.
@@1Psalmaday Why did you assume that's what they meant?
I think he meant be a man, not a scar faced debt collector piece of trash boy like this person who was interviewed.
Don't be a mess, be a man.
You described a mess.
Why did you lash out?
Some of the most amazing people live on the street. The stories are almost impossible to comprehend! Lived on the street in Massachusetts for 7 years. The stories I have would blow some people's minds !!! God bless you hope you find peace with yourself 🙏
My bullshit meter is going off pretty hard on this guy. They call me Scarface! Who does?
Clown
The guys got a deep 6 inch scar across his face...and you don't think people call him Scareface 🙄
@@32Thrones right.
"I dont OD"
"I've died 3 times from it"
This dude is full of it and I dont say that often about people on here but this guy is so obviously full of it thinking hes some gangster going and collecting money from people who "owe him"
He collects for loan sharks that pay him to do the collecting. He’s not collecting for himself.
@@jmk0574 he admitted to selling drugs so yes he collects his own debts on top of others as he stated.
I believe the guy. I think his brain is just severally damaged from drugs. Give him a break.
@@lemonhead162 The same childhood issues that keep him on drugs also keep him barricaded behind his ego, resulting in some bullshit personas. When you feel profoundly worthless as a child you will create ways to convince yourself (and others) of your great value. For many traumatized kids toughness and coolness provides some protection from feeling worthless.
facts lol he's a whole clown
Hearing the way he talks about his wife literally gave me chills. This has been one of the hardest videos to watch
i cried fr
i think of my beautiful wife and how much i would miss her if she was gone.
I would bet my house she overdosed on the fentanyl he gave her.
@@lilaworley8935 who knows, but from his description it sounds quite likely
@@patrickbrcr there's a difference between feelings of love and feelings of guilt.
I seriously question the idea that someone that can sit back and poison someone and allow someone to destroy themselves is actually *love*
He uses this idea that he loved her so much to mask his feelings of shame and guilt.
I see right through this guy. He is NOT a nice person. He would cut my throat given the opportunity if it would benefit him or feed his habit. He's literally responsible for killing people. All fentanyl dealers are.
I love this channel! So many interesting stories. Great fkn job!
I am 41 years old too!! Get better Mr. Scarface
Thanks…and I had the F’n nerve to get pissed off about some dude calling my house too late last night and bitched him out! I watched this video at 2 a.m as I lay in my warm bed! Tears rolled down my face watching this man’s pain about losing his wife, children and his soul! Mark your work is down right cut to the bone and is a force of insight for all that who have! A mandatory much watch and listen! You give theses humans respect and a place to share their own lives with us! May we all be humbled by it! Numbing and a nuff said !
@Brain Burg Thanks 👍
All these interviews have a broken home in common.
A married foundation, a stable home is key to a child's success, it doesn't guarantee it but it greatly boosts the odds.
A loving Father and a loving Mother is the best opportunity for a kid to receive the tools needed to survive.
Makes me very concerned for the future generations.
Yes very True!!
Mark, please do a follow-up with Scarface. Is he still around? Such profound sadness.
You know whats harder. Raising your kids and being a law abiding citizen...
And dealing w having a wife everyday
Do you know what's real easy? Judging someone online
As someone that loves his wife more than life it's self ... I can understand how he got to this point. I'm thankful her and I don't have the problem of drugs cause I too can with ease understand this man. godspeed brother.
I can never understand abandoning your kids. Never. I don't care what happens, that's just fucked up as all hell. Anybody who does that should never have had kids.
Exactly
@@24tommyst , I would advice ya to never get a bad drug habit. When folks go that far, they can't do anything else.. it sucks, as my parents were both addicts. At least now I have confidence in what I am capable of.
@@816DawG I had a bad drug habit and that's why I didn't have kids even though my fiance's parents were rich AF and offered to take care of any kids we had. It's just selfish and wrong, imo. Sorry if that sounds dickish but I have a strong view on such things. Glad to hear you're doing OK now.
@@24tommyst , no hate, all love Tommy. I try not to judge folks paths. I don't talk to my folks, but that is not because they are addicts, but rather can't not lie and as a father I don't want that example around... That said, glad you were able to do what you needed homie. Hope it brings you more good than bad in your remaining days. Life is short, shit happens, and choices made are always good for one, and bad for at least another. Their is not limit to thought, but there is nearly always a point with reality. I just try to find the pleasant middle... I fail some days, but I can honestly say where I am now is a lot better than I was once upon a time. Any who, end of the porno novel rant; thanks for the conversation.
“I don’t OD”. One minute later he’s talking about being lucky for being saved twice from OD’ing by friends.
i noticed that too.
*Yeah - People are so gullible watching some of these interviews and believing the things some of these people spew out. Mark is interviewing a lot drug addicts and drug addicts lie out of their asses.*
He's lying like most of these people do! They have more stories than Walt Disney!
He might mean now that his tolerance is so high
And he said he never even gets high anymore bc he has to use so much...as he nods out and trails off...😂
This guy had a tonnnn more to say, I hope he gets invited back. Im sure he has a million more fascinating stories.
Agree
Watching some of these guys is a breath of fresh air. I was sickly growing up lived in a moldy basement abusive absentee parents my dad was in Iraq Afghanistan had ptsd my parents split my mom tormented me cause when I was young she decided I was like my father she split my eye open when I was 4 killed my cat my brother gangbanged and tried to shoot me while high on cocaine it goes on and on iv lived through a lot of fucked up shit. Watching these people reminds me I’m not alone since 99% of people can’t even understand. There still going regardless of all the bullshit which gives me hope to keep going. Love the channel keep up the good work people need to see more of reality and be reminded not to judge cause the struggles for some of us are very real it’s everyday no brakes no vacation from the bullshit.
🙏🏽
Keep your head up, you're a strong person
Wait, what do you mean. Your brother was in a a gang or-
Why don’t you do a vid with mark since you basically told your whole story in a comment
Would like to hear your story. I’m so sorry for what you’ve endured.
My son was born with complex heart defects in summer 2019, he under went several heart surgeries and the contracted covid in October 2019, the only confirmation we have from it was inconclusive tests for everything while my son was on a ventilator, with Presidex, Fentanyl, and Ketamine keeping him in a state where he could take having a tube in his throat and not panic and clamp down on it, he came off of the ventilator after 19 days, and we spent almost a year weaning my son off of opiates after a 19 day bender. it was grueling to hear him cry sometimes and he would be completely inconsolable. Those days sit heavy in my heart when i see people who struggle. As i held my child and gave him everything i had and there was nothing i could do to console him. It was awful. Now to imagine an adult, who genuinely wants help and everyone just sees them as a fuck up.
We all deserve better than we have, and if we think we deserve less we should give more of what we have. its simple. We need love, and compassion.
Very well said.
Thank you for saying this! Really beautiful, this truth.
This has to be one of the saddest interviews I’ve watched, it really hits home for me, this could have been my life had I not gotten on methadone last year
Congratulations..proud of you..keep moving forward..you got this and pray about it...it works and he hears u 🙏🏾
Congratulations 🥰 keep going !!! You got this!
Best wishes from Nashville
Once you know you can mentally walk away from hard drugs, ditch the methadone. Just advice from one who has been there.
Congrats. I'm on methadone too. It really does help. 🤍
Im from Calgary Alberta and scotty i can relate
love how he still wears his wedding band. I'm sure in respect to his deceased wife. Poor guy man. So heart breaking
Where I live widows wear 2 bands
wow -> amazing interview, Scotty "scarface" has been down on skid-row for quite some time but it's cool to know he's still alive; haven't seen him since 2012 LA county - he stayed w/ me at my girls place, he's probably the only junky you can trust around your things as long as he trusts you..
not to pry or anything (and it's totally cool to tell me to fuck off) but do you happen to have any links to his Juxtapoz interviews? YR is legendary.
“I don’t get high”
nodding out the entire interview…“Immensely high” 😂
The way this dude is talking about his wife is fucking with me so much... I feel him on the way he feels about his wife, mine is everything to me... My lover, best friend, team mate, partner in crime, and just amazing human being.
Dude definitely took a break mid interview and came back faded as hell just to push through talking about his wife. Talking through it like this can do more for people like him than a forced awkward intimate situation with a judgmental shrink that is obviously psycho analyzing you. There’s a big difference between hearing someone and listening to someone.