Crack addiction actually destroyed my life for over 26 years. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need!
YES very sure of Dr.medshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I know exactly what he is talking about. I was addicted to crack. Almost lost everything I had. I moved to a different state to get away from my so-called friends. Finally got away from it now sober and loving life now! 👍❤️✌️🙏🇺🇸
It wasn't crack for me, but I moved 2000 miles away, and I never looked back. I didn't go to rehab. I just moved from the people that did it because I knew I deserved a better life. Granted, I was not young when I was in my addiction, but, for the two years that I was deep in it, I knew it wasn't me, and before I got to the point that it was so out of control, I decided to save myself. I think everybody just got up and got away they would all have a better chance. You just have to not make the same mistakes and avoid the same crowd in a different place. God bless you
Congratulations!! I’m clean 4+ years from a 2 yr addiction and the day I got evicted and had to finally admit to myself I was a full blown addict, I stepped into treatment and thank gosh I did, I got everything back & more plus I was alive and free again. I wish you all the best your new life has to offer!!!🎉❤
What an awesome guy! No excuses, no BS … takes full responsibility for his actions! Also, being a person that has always borne the brunt of others’ ‘jokes’ he gets full respect from me for his ‘no jokes at the expense of others’ life rule! 👊🏼👊🏼 I wish him the absolute best in life!
this man lied in the first minute. he said he was the first to get addicted, but then blamed his brother's extant addiction for his own in the next sentence.
I knew this person. He ruined part of my life. I trusted him, and he hid everything from me and from his own family including wife. Very manipulative and a liar. Master salesman and master manipulator. He hid this life from me. He was supposed to be my mentor and although I learned many things from him, I ended up regretting ever being associated with him. I tried helping him during his hard times earlier this year with the trouble he was in and in his own word "used my work ethic and discipline." I trusted this guy so much that I was dissapointed the way he betrayed my trust. This was one of the worst experiences of my life. He knows how to bullshit because he's smart. Did so many illegal things and even sent me threat messages. I would never trust this guy ever in my life. Had to file a restraining order against him for his threats to me and my family.
@chiquizd You have no idea. The thing is that he is suave and charming but deceitful. Lied to me about why his wife kicked him out of the house. Found out after I completely got away from him the real reason was because his wife had caught him cheating on her with the prostitute and drug addict from Skid Row. Terrible terrible experience for his wife and even what he did to his own family and how he did his own dad dirty. When he explained to me why his family didn't want anything to do with is because they didn't believe in his ambitions but the reality was because they had to get away from him becuause of the things he's done to them. I feel sorry for this guy but he chose this path and I even helped him by providing the car he was sleeping in, the food I would buy for him so he could survive. He abused of my loyalty.
This is a lot to unpack but for whatever it’s worth….most of us are going to be the bad guy in someone’s story when shit gets real. He wouldn’t be him. Sorry that u experienced him in that way.
So my SWU book came in the other day. The quality is all around great & I couldn’t be happier with it. Thank you Mark & everyone at SWU for your great work! I read a lot and though this book is mostly pictures with half being small excerpts it’ll make a really great and unique addition to my library! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your story Hollywood. It would be great to see a follow up. With all the potential that you have, you could make that dream come true. I'm the same age as you and I love how you see everyone as equal...to me that says a lot about your character. Best wishes!
Another woman heard, see a trend here? Every woman so far has played the u poor thing with this unintelligent, crap spoken salesman. Key word salesman ladies!!!!
He's an addict, barely scraping the bottom. All the while, Biden/Trump, Bibi, and other policy world leaders have convinced you 15,000 M urdered women and children are not enough
You are right. I worked with him for nearly 2 years, worst experience of my life. When I found out about this part of his life and got away from him, he sent me threat messages. He is smart, and well spoken that you wouldn't suspect anything illegal but has done quite a few illegal things. You can never trust people and I learned that valuable lesson.
@@davechristian7543 Are you trying to mock him or me? He has a lot of good ideas and a great insight in the world around him. Then he has a habit that is difficult to beat. I do not understand this comment.
@Chikara199 I worked with him for 2 about years. It was a terrible experience especially the last few days of our venture. It's easy to fall under someone's charm and intellect, but this guy is such a manipulator and liar. He owes me and other people a lot income from our time working with him. Later found out he would spend it on that prostitute that had him like a little simp and dog on a leash. Anyone would probably sue him but then again what can they get? He owns nothing. Threw the business away for the prostitute and crack head. Stole from and manipulated his own family, the girl he was with because he would cheat on her. He probably even stole things from me other than money. The business connections we had that were part of the Public Education system cut off all ties with him and that threw me under the bus because I was associated with him. They all loved me when I would work with them becuause they saw my passion and commitment to helping their schools. This guy didn't care about me he was out for himself. Did many illegal things that should have him locked away. He wants to help others, he needs to help himself first by turning himself in to the police. I trusted this guy yet he turned out to be one of the most deceitful people you can meet. People that he was associated with don't want to have anything to do with him. I committed my time and aspirations to the company and tossed it aside because of his stupidity. You can never trust someone too much, but I can't blame him rather myself for allowing to be manipulated by him. That was all on me. Once a manipulator always a manipulator so I would never trust this guy which is why I had to get a restraining order against him for the threats he sent to me after our fall out.
@@Chikara199 Many alcoholics and drug users that I’ve met are super intelligent people with a good heart. The thing is, that most of them are also very sensitive, and this world just crushes you, if you’re too sensitive or too kind. That’s very sad, but just shows how f***d up the society is. It’s like what J. krishnamurti said : “It’s a no sign of health, to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society”. ✌️
@@zarco1109THE TRUE INSIGHT OF DEALING WITH A CRACK ADDICT!! UNFORTUNATELY HE MAY POSSESS EXCELLENT QUALITIES BUT HIS ADDICTION WILL ALLLLLLLWAYS TAKE PRECEDENCE!! THAT'S Y CRACK IS SO DEVASTATING TO THE USER & THOSE THAT LOVE THEM! IT'S A NEVERENDING RABBIT HOLE AND ONLY THE ADDICT CAN PULL THEMSELVES OUT! HOLLYWOOD DOES NOT WANT HELP!
Hearing that his social life is on skid row, my going to the grocery store and running errands social life has become so much more appealing. Perspective 🤔
@@MrPnew1 Lived in the Dominican Rep. for a few years. spent a bit of time around this personality type. They know how to appear kind and very charming, they are always playing the part, working you and, they always end up using the people around them for their own selfish and narcissistic ends. The man himself told you that he is a master salesman, beware
You're right he is. I worked with him for almost 2 years. Master salesman and master manipulator. He abused my work ethic and lied to me about so much. Would never trust this man again. Not to mention, he did so many illegal things that he should be in jail. He even sent me threat messages via text because I found out just who he was.
Excessive Crack with Excessive Alcohol is the real killer.. but even then you can survive and come through it.. In combination they are the most dangerous apart from things like Fentanyl..
The contrast is a lot of people want that 50k/60k handed to them with no strings attached. But the people who do earn that salary, worked their asses off for it and live a straight life. Not everyone. But there’s no reward without sacrifice. So many people have a sense of entitlement.
Who on skid row is entitled? 😂 you’re not even taking about what he said. He said that’s what it takes to be comfortable enough and have purpose to maintain sobriety. What handout? 🤣 he’s literally talking about an org to facilitate employment, and how 24k/yr isn’t enough in LA to actually keep a home. Keep hating but finish high school while you do it.
This has probably been said many times before, but I find it surprising when Mark asks do they have any regrets, most of the time no one says they regret picking up the drugs to begin with.
He's an addict, barely scraping the bottom. All the while, Biden/Trump, Bibi, and other policy world leaders have convinced you 15,000 M urdered women and children are not enough
I can’t get over the comments saying he’s charming and distinguished. I guess if you’re comparing him to some on skid row, but seriously?? I’ve realized that most of the comments on this channel are bots. The guy calls himself Hollywood? Really?? He’s a legend in his own mind, and may think he’s a smooth talker, but I can see right through him. You have to be pretty naive not to. He reminds me of Ricky Ricardo. Yes, I’m that old so almost no one on here will have a clue who I’m talking about however Mark will.
Lol yes Desi Arnaz and his self destructive ways! I saw giant Red flags when he glamorized his relationships with several women from skid row, like its such a wonderful place to fall in love and be inspired??? Wtf that was a bizarre comparison to a healthy relationship, love, romance & stability.
Truth.. being busy takes away from using drugs. When my job is closed for holidays or weekends..I tend to drink a bit. I’m much better when I’m working
BINGO! WE ALL need to stop comparing ourselves to others. We are different from birth and react, process, and basically think differently. That's not to say we cannot help others out of their troubles , but to say " I wouldn't do that,I make sure I have my such and such..." is not only childish but ignorant. Comparing oneself to others is somewhat narcissistic among other things
I'm reluctant to believe anything this man says after he compared meth to weed and alcohol. That has to be one of the dumbest comparisons/descriptions of amphetamine based stimulants I have ever heard.
I agree with what he's saying to an extent. I mean there are plenty of addicts that would work if they had the chance. But that still doesn't mean they could be able to show up everyday, or be on time. If it's work when you want to, absolutely. And it may give some enough to get off the drugs and get off the street. But you do need support. That's a big part of it.
I think i get what he means, its more intoxiocating but less euphoric and addictive when compared to crack cocaine. Its like alcohol compared to heroin. It feels significantly "cleaner".
What a guy! He has it all , I'm 100% sure if he never hit that coke the one night he would be a very very successful man in his field! I hope he one day gets what he deserves
This man is such an exception to the norm on Skid Row! He totally doesn't belong out there. What a well spoken..insightful and intelligent person. Good looking too. Hope he can get it together🙏.......
@@lisakrieg3076 its true but i am deleting my comment because i decided it was unfair to make that comment without me knowing why he was doing what he did .
He might act normal and say completely logical things, but I just get this creepy feeling because of the narcissism and my experience with people who have NPD. Either way, I hope his life improves.
Narcissism is a normal character trait. NPD is a disorder, therefore not normal. I think I understand that you might feel suspicious of people who you deem to have those traits, as you said, you had bad experiences with quote on quote narcissists, so it makes sense. But please understand that narcissism and NPD two whole different dimensions and theres a whole lot of awesome people out there with narcissistic traits
@@finnker9879 Nope, certain characteristics of Narcissistic personality disorder are seen in many people. There is nothing normal about placing somewhere within the Narcissistic personality disorder spectrum.
Smart guy but I think he is outsmarting himself. He would have even more insight if he got and stayed sober. I hope he can do it for good this time. He will live a longer and happier life. May God bless him. ❤️🇨🇦🙏
I don't know why people watch these interviews if they are going to just insult and criticize. I guess it makes them feel better about their own failures. it's pitiful.
Of course. They have mad issues. They play the role of God by judging others to distract themselves from the skeletons they have in their closet. I bet if they would reveal what they have hiding it would be appalling.
He looks like Hollywood artists more than crack addict.. And very wise man, he also has a vey clear mind and intuitive person. Why are you in Skid Row and on drug man...Choose your own path you are supposed to do something else than being on crack
"Hell is not a place you go if you're not Christian, it's the failure of your life's greatest ambitions [...]" I like this guy. Has a wound warrior energy about him. I wish him well.
Lots of hate from men in the comments. When it's an attractive female crackhead or prostitute then it's a different story right? "She's beautiful, she deserves more". Just an observation..
I worked with him nearly 2 years. At the end after finding out about every illegal thing he was a part of, I decided to cut ties and when I did, he sent me some nasty threat messages. I was fooled by his charming appearance and by his intellect that I never would have expected anything evil from him. I was wrong and I regret this experience and having myself allowed him to take advantage of my work ethic and discipline. He should be in jail for the things he's done.
Alcohol can definitely be as bad as any other drug and the death from cirrhosis is one of the worst to die from. Definitely feel like alcohol should be more talked about.
I have no kids either and im 55....no commitment has been the story of my life. I left a boyfriend every 3 years and 2 husbands at the 3 year mark....addicted to heroin from age 40 to 50 and took 5 years to get 9ff suboxone. I was a sqles person and bartender and server all my life....similar pattern. I had boyfriends that needed to be supported...starving artists and some with severe PTSD. I finally see the patteen....
most car insurance/sales people are high on the list for being narcissistic,sociopathic, and a couple of other well known traits. of course with brains wired like that addiction issues are higher and much harder for them to get clean. they are more intelligent is a lot of ways. crafty at making excuses...they can quit anytime, rehab doesn't work Yada Yada. They are better at telling you what they know what it is you want to hear. Sad because he could flip the script and help others, not just himself by facing his demons honestly and find balance. ❤
@@user-mi5cm1cm2z yep, he pretty much admits this himself too, talking about how charismatic he is. He probably appears perfectly normal and well off to most people before you understand he is a homeless crack addict, an sounds like he has some kind of obsession with women
But he has potential and he's part of Skid Row, so why couldn't somebody else? There was Patrick, who had so much potential. I think you're crazy for judging.
This is my buddy, he really awesome. He is a good looking man and super smart hustler. We are neighbors and I trust him to have my back as I his. I wish him the best his better person is still in there you know that if you know him. Casanovas are attractive.
That's what you think. I thought the same of him. The things you'd be surprised he did to me and his family and why we don't want anything to do with him. He's a master salesman and master manipulator. I worked closely with him for nearly 2 years. I learned the type of person he really is. He knows how to speak and is very intellectual that you wouldn't suspect him of anything illegal, but believe me, he's done some nasty things.
"so much talent and intellect out here." How come? Do talented and intelligent people like / need drugs? Could be. But why? Thank you for this interview, love from Spain
lol it's amusing how many of these interviewees say "cocaine" knowing very well they smoke crack. It's not the same at all. One is not only viewed a lot dirtier/grimier but crack is also WAAAAAAYYYYY more addictive.
What an amazingly beautiful man!! I grew up in a family who all struggled with addiction in one way or another but mainly alcohol so his story hit so hard 😔😔
Please make a following to Hollywood path... I do wish him all the best. Clever, Charming, LUCID, someone who observes and thinks and feels the reality. Toda la buena suerte para usted.
I find it hard to believe that a man can get is bachelors and masters degree and still end up homeless. I’m kind knowing that me and other can still experience the fall. The crack epidemic is flourishing in the Hispanic community and the heroine epidemic is hitting the white community hard. There needs to be some type of support system to help all races to not experience the fall.
I find it amazing how we addicts and alcoholics can solve everyone’s addiction and alcoholism but not their own. I’m coming up on 5 years sober, god willing , but I listened to program and sponsor not myself. Easy program for complicated people.
Congratulations on ur 5 years sobriety, when I was 5 years my pal in the fellowship handed me a bag of marbles, and said “ you finally got your marbles back, but it’s gonna take you another 5 years to learn how to use them lol
Something about him reminds me of my dad. I really enjoyed this interview. Would love for you to speak with him again. Maybe he could share a little more about his childhood.
Crack addiction actually destroyed my life for over 26 years. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need!
YES very sure of Dr.medshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.medshrooms.Lsd and psilocybin are amazing teachers along its dmt mah dudes have safe trips all. Shrooms are blessings from nature.
No doubts shrooms are 100% blessings from nature. Indeed nature's little miracles
I know exactly what he is talking about. I was addicted to crack. Almost lost everything I had. I moved to a different state to get away from my so-called friends.
Finally got away from it now sober and loving life now!
👍❤️✌️🙏🇺🇸
I tried crack one time after months on powder cocaine and I found myself searching my truck floor mats for lost rocks lol
It was a mess!
Keep up the good work.
It wasn't crack for me, but I moved 2000 miles away, and I never looked back. I didn't go to rehab. I just moved from the people that did it because I knew I deserved a better life. Granted, I was not young when I was in my addiction, but, for the two years that I was deep in it, I knew it wasn't me, and before I got to the point that it was so out of control, I decided to save myself.
I think everybody just got up and got away they would all have a better chance. You just have to not make the same mistakes and avoid the same crowd in a different place.
God bless you
@@spyder_33 Bruh 😂
Congratulations!! I’m clean 4+ years from a 2 yr addiction and the day I got evicted and had to finally admit to myself I was a full blown addict, I stepped into treatment and thank gosh I did, I got everything back & more plus I was alive and free again.
I wish you all the best your new life has to offer!!!🎉❤
Dude looks good for 55y old, doing drugs, living a hardcore life. Hope he makes it in life. Thanks for sharing
What an awesome guy! No excuses, no BS … takes full responsibility for his actions!
Also, being a person that has always borne the brunt of others’ ‘jokes’ he gets full respect from me for his ‘no jokes at the expense of others’ life rule! 👊🏼👊🏼
I wish him the absolute best in life!
I like that a lot. We should all take him as an example
He used to be my teacher .. he’s crazy
this man lied in the first minute. he said he was the first to get addicted, but then blamed his brother's extant addiction for his own in the next sentence.
@seanperez7310 tell me more please like he was using and acting crazy. He was unfiltered an inappropriate.... I'm a teacher and so curious
@@seanperez7310lol please elaborate?
This man is attractive, distinguished and intelligent. It’s a shame that he chose this path.
💯
Can someone say, "Daddy Issues"?
Pobre papacito
ask him out on a date...
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 can someone say insecure?
Maybe consider not putting shame upon him,as shame doesn't work towards changing. Just a thought
I knew this person. He ruined part of my life. I trusted him, and he hid everything from me and from his own family including wife. Very manipulative and a liar. Master salesman and master manipulator. He hid this life from me. He was supposed to be my mentor and although I learned many things from him, I ended up regretting ever being associated with him. I tried helping him during his hard times earlier this year with the trouble he was in and in his own word "used my work ethic and discipline." I trusted this guy so much that I was dissapointed the way he betrayed my trust. This was one of the worst experiences of my life. He knows how to bullshit because he's smart. Did so many illegal things and even sent me threat messages. I would never trust this guy ever in my life. Had to file a restraining order against him for his threats to me and my family.
I believe you, seems like a master manipulator and a legend in his own mind,
@chiquizd You have no idea. The thing is that he is suave and charming but deceitful. Lied to me about why his wife kicked him out of the house. Found out after I completely got away from him the real reason was because his wife had caught him cheating on her with the prostitute and drug addict from Skid Row. Terrible terrible experience for his wife and even what he did to his own family and how he did his own dad dirty. When he explained to me why his family didn't want anything to do with is because they didn't believe in his ambitions but the reality was because they had to get away from him becuause of the things he's done to them. I feel sorry for this guy but he chose this path and I even helped him by providing the car he was sleeping in, the food I would buy for him so he could survive. He abused of my loyalty.
@@mfranck1lol 😅
This is a lot to unpack but for whatever it’s worth….most of us are going to be the bad guy in someone’s story when shit gets real. He wouldn’t be him. Sorry that u experienced him in that way.
Why should we believe you?
So my SWU book came in the other day. The quality is all around great & I couldn’t be happier with it. Thank you Mark & everyone at SWU for your great work! I read a lot and though this book is mostly pictures with half being small excerpts it’ll make a really great and unique addition to my library! Thanks!
Incredibly insightful! I hope Mark interviews him again. I would love to hear more of his thoughts on societal issues and how to fix them!
I knew him, he's a master manipulator and traitor. I worked with him and it was the worst experience ever. I would never trust this guy again.
@@zarco1109 Please expound on your experiences with him if you would.
Thank you for sharing your story Hollywood. It would be great to see a follow up. With all the potential that you have, you could make that dream come true. I'm the same age as you and I love how you see everyone as equal...to me that says a lot about your character. Best wishes!
Another woman heard, see a trend here? Every woman so far has played the u poor thing with this unintelligent, crap spoken salesman. Key word salesman ladies!!!!
Very handsome man for a 55 year old drug addict. Also well spoken
@@mfranck1 it's hard to convey emotions in text. Wasn't meant to be condescending at all
@@mfranck1 as u should be well aware, most hardcore drug addicts don't fare so well . Even Mark commented on his looks
This man has a remarkable style of speaking and demeanor.
Fantastic interview. There’s a fine line between drug addiction and the right path. Life will humble you if you fail to have humility
Salesman or Conman?
Full of crap....
I'm not buying,.
This guy is his own best customer..
He's an addict, barely scraping the bottom. All the while, Biden/Trump, Bibi, and other policy world leaders have convinced you 15,000 M urdered women and children are not enough
You are right. I worked with him for nearly 2 years, worst experience of my life. When I found out about this part of his life and got away from him, he sent me threat messages. He is smart, and well spoken that you wouldn't suspect anything illegal but has done quite a few illegal things. You can never trust people and I learned that valuable lesson.
Definitely want to hear more from him. Great insights.
A very wise man, I hope he beats the habit and gets to enjoy the other half of his life without drugs!
Oh yes ever so intelligent.
@@davechristian7543 Are you trying to mock him or me? He has a lot of good ideas and a great insight in the world around him. Then he has a habit that is difficult to beat. I do not understand this comment.
@Chikara199 I worked with him for 2 about years. It was a terrible experience especially the last few days of our venture. It's easy to fall under someone's charm and intellect, but this guy is such a manipulator and liar. He owes me and other people a lot income from our time working with him. Later found out he would spend it on that prostitute that had him like a little simp and dog on a leash. Anyone would probably sue him but then again what can they get? He owns nothing. Threw the business away for the prostitute and crack head. Stole from and manipulated his own family, the girl he was with because he would cheat on her. He probably even stole things from me other than money. The business connections we had that were part of the Public Education system cut off all ties with him and that threw me under the bus because I was associated with him. They all loved me when I would work with them becuause they saw my passion and commitment to helping their schools. This guy didn't care about me he was out for himself. Did many illegal things that should have him locked away. He wants to help others, he needs to help himself first by turning himself in to the police. I trusted this guy yet he turned out to be one of the most deceitful people you can meet. People that he was associated with don't want to have anything to do with him. I committed my time and aspirations to the company and tossed it aside because of his stupidity. You can never trust someone too much, but I can't blame him rather myself for allowing to be manipulated by him. That was all on me. Once a manipulator always a manipulator so I would never trust this guy which is why I had to get a restraining order against him for the threats he sent to me after our fall out.
@@Chikara199
Many alcoholics and drug users that I’ve met are super intelligent people with a good
heart. The thing is, that most of them are also very sensitive, and this world just crushes
you, if you’re too sensitive or too kind. That’s very sad, but just shows how f***d up the
society is. It’s like what J. krishnamurti said : “It’s a no sign of health, to be well adjusted
to a profoundly sick society”. ✌️
@@zarco1109THE TRUE INSIGHT OF DEALING WITH A CRACK ADDICT!! UNFORTUNATELY HE MAY POSSESS EXCELLENT QUALITIES BUT HIS ADDICTION WILL ALLLLLLLWAYS TAKE PRECEDENCE!! THAT'S Y CRACK IS SO DEVASTATING TO THE USER & THOSE THAT LOVE THEM! IT'S A NEVERENDING RABBIT HOLE AND ONLY THE ADDICT CAN PULL THEMSELVES OUT! HOLLYWOOD DOES NOT WANT HELP!
Hearing that his social life is on skid row, my going to the grocery store and running errands social life has become so much more appealing. Perspective 🤔
Meth is not like weed. Wtf. Meth is a hell drug.
This conman does not fool me with his charm but most people will fall for it
and you base this on?
@@MrPnew1 Lived in the Dominican Rep. for a few years. spent a bit of time around this personality type. They know how to appear kind and very charming, they are always playing the part, working you and, they always end up using the people around them for their own selfish and narcissistic ends. The man himself told you that he is a master salesman, beware
Shady guy! 😕
You're right he is. I worked with him for almost 2 years. Master salesman and master manipulator. He abused my work ethic and lied to me about so much. Would never trust this man again. Not to mention, he did so many illegal things that he should be in jail. He even sent me threat messages via text because I found out just who he was.
@@zarco1109 Does he really not have kids or is he lying about that too?
I very much disagree with the statement of meth being liken to alcohol or weed.
This guy should be the president of skid row . The ambassador representative that meets with politicians to better the skid row demographic .
Uhhh....correct me if I'm wrong; but the last time I checked, meth was a "real drug"...
Crack kills and I'm glad this guy is still here to tell his story!
I've never heard of a crack head overdosed or die of ctack.
Crack isn't healthy, and it will derail your life, but I don't think 'kills' many people at all.
not true my friends mom is a old school crack head been smoking for over 30 years and she’s still up and moving
Excessive Crack with Excessive Alcohol is the real killer.. but even then you can survive and come through it.. In combination they are the most dangerous apart from things like Fentanyl..
The contrast is a lot of people want that 50k/60k handed to them with no strings attached. But the people who do earn that salary, worked their asses off for it and live a straight life. Not everyone. But there’s no reward without sacrifice. So many people have a sense of entitlement.
Who on skid row is entitled? 😂 you’re not even taking about what he said. He said that’s what it takes to be comfortable enough and have purpose to maintain sobriety.
What handout? 🤣 he’s literally talking about an org to facilitate employment, and how 24k/yr isn’t enough in LA to actually keep a home.
Keep hating but finish high school while you do it.
Addiction is cruel , it robs people of their potential 😢💔
Intelligent, handsome well spoken and potential to the nines.
God bless, protect and fill you with strength Mr. Hollywood.
This has probably been said many times before, but I find it surprising when Mark asks do they have any regrets, most of the time no one says they regret picking up the drugs to begin with.
Mark: You look good for 55.
Hollywood: I'm Mexican, bro. 💁♂️
I’m thinking this guy is delusional.
Long term use of HARDCORE drugs distorts their perception of reality. He REALLY believes he's ok and sadly that's an innate effect of Crack Cocaine
Dude is a con artist. He told us so. He's been trying to run game on Mark the whole interview.
Yeah, he bragged about, his good at getting people to sign on the dotted line. He’s definitely a con artist, but
You say that like it's a bad thing.
Ya, he's a con artist alright but not a very good one....he's living on skid row!
@@alicedee5540 It is a bad thing.
He's an addict, barely scraping the bottom. All the while, Biden/Trump, Bibi, and other policy world leaders have convinced you 15,000 M urdered women and children are not enough
This guy made the mistake of reading Bukowski and taking him seriously
Wish this interview was longer, do a part 2 please
I can’t get over the comments saying he’s charming and distinguished. I guess if you’re comparing him to some on skid row, but seriously?? I’ve realized that most of the comments on this channel are bots.
The guy calls himself Hollywood? Really?? He’s a legend in his own mind, and may think he’s a smooth talker, but I can see right through him. You have to be pretty naive not to. He reminds me of Ricky Ricardo. Yes, I’m that old so almost no one on here will have a clue who I’m talking about however Mark will.
Lol yes Desi Arnaz and his self destructive ways! I saw giant Red flags when he glamorized his relationships with several women from skid row, like its such a wonderful place to fall in love and be inspired??? Wtf that was a bizarre comparison to a healthy relationship, love, romance & stability.
I agree. A real Romeo who thinks he’s a lady killer picking up troubled crackhead prostitutes.
Hahahaha fuckin hit the nail right on the head there!!!! Lots of dumb fucks our there
Truth.. being busy takes away from using drugs. When my job is closed for holidays or weekends..I tend to drink a bit. I’m much better when I’m working
Facts.
Great interview Mark.
BINGO! WE ALL need to stop comparing ourselves to others. We are different from birth and react, process, and basically think differently. That's not to say we cannot help others out of their troubles , but to say " I wouldn't do that,I make sure I have my such and such..." is not only childish but ignorant. Comparing oneself to others is somewhat narcissistic among other things
I'm reluctant to believe anything this man says after he compared meth to weed and alcohol. That has to be one of the dumbest comparisons/descriptions of amphetamine based stimulants I have ever heard.
I took it to mean that they are all addictive substances.
I agree with what he's saying to an extent. I mean there are plenty of addicts that would work if they had the chance. But that still doesn't mean they could be able to show up everyday, or be on time. If it's work when you want to, absolutely. And it may give some enough to get off the drugs and get off the street. But you do need support. That's a big part of it.
It would be a HUGE change for a lot of them. It takes discipline and commitment to have and keep a job.
Very beautiful man. It's the bone structure. Looks Native and sounds Italian. I hope you find what you're looking for, them come back for the rest.
He is Hispanic
Are you drunk?
Wow, his analogy of Crystal not being a real drug .... 🤔
I think i get what he means, its more intoxiocating but less euphoric and addictive when compared to crack cocaine. Its like alcohol compared to heroin. It feels significantly "cleaner".
I have watched most of your interviews. This man is very different..His story is yet to come .
He used to be one of the directors at my school and my school closed down about 1or2 years ago I see why now the school closed 😂
Thoroughly enjoyed his chat ,& the wonderful positivity & enlightenment “hope he does well , & stays well 🙏
Hollywood, start now you don’t have time to waste, you know what to do.
I wish you all the best!
This is his spiritual journey. I hope he can face his shadow side and let go of the blockages that keep him hostage to the C.
I dont believe no regrets for a second but thinking about them is too hard. Whatever keeps him going, even lying to himself.
Such a charming man … I wish him all the best
What a guy! He has it all , I'm 100% sure if he never hit that coke the one night he would be a very very successful man in his field! I hope he one day gets what he deserves
This man is such an exception to the norm on Skid Row! He totally doesn't belong out there. What a well spoken..insightful and intelligent person. Good looking too. Hope he can get it together🙏.......
@@marleonetti7 Really? Well if that's true that's very unfortunate.
@@lisakrieg3076 its true but i am deleting my comment because i decided it was unfair to make that comment without me knowing why he was doing what he did .
@@marleonetti7 thats good of you...probably best to do. Stay well🙏
He might act normal and say completely logical things, but I just get this creepy feeling because of the narcissism and my experience with people who have NPD. Either way, I hope his life improves.
NPD?
Same im getting delusions of grandeur vibes
@@ogadlogadl490Narcissistic personality disorder.
Narcissism is a normal character trait. NPD is a disorder, therefore not normal. I think I understand that you might feel suspicious of people who you deem to have those traits, as you said, you had bad experiences with quote on quote narcissists, so it makes sense. But please understand that narcissism and NPD two whole different dimensions and theres a whole lot of awesome people out there with narcissistic traits
@@finnker9879 Nope, certain characteristics of Narcissistic personality disorder are seen in many people.
There is nothing normal about placing somewhere within the Narcissistic personality disorder spectrum.
Crack is Wack💯
especially when compared to meth lol this man has his drugs backwards lol
Hey that rhymes go figure.
@@jamesanderson3537 💯🚫🪨
Period
Smart guy but I think he is outsmarting himself. He would have even more insight if he got and stayed sober. I hope he can do it for good this time. He will live a longer and happier life. May God bless him. ❤️🇨🇦🙏
the curse of being charming.
Meth is 100% a real and hard drug.
He's so handsome! I think he will find his way. He seems so put together.
He's so put together he thinks crystal meth isn't a real drug n he's homeless but wants to find a woman n have children at 55
Idiot
I don't know why people watch these interviews if they are going to just insult and criticize. I guess it makes them feel better about their own failures. it's pitiful.
Of course. They have mad issues. They play the role of God by judging others to distract themselves from the skeletons they have in their closet. I bet if they would reveal what they have hiding it would be appalling.
Very interesting interview!
Having been around addicts and seeing what drugs do to people this guy's mental is oddly sharp.
WELL ICAN UNDERSTAND WHY THEY CALL HIM HOLLYWOOD..............GOT THE LOOKS OF A HERO OR A LEADING MAN.
lol at broken birds….Mark’s a secret savage.
I never heard of the "Broken Bird" phenomenon. Guys who want damaged girls must have had tough mom's
Never heard of a damsel in distress?
@@joefineman648 It's not the same. You save the damsel but you nurture the other
Mom's are so important in a child's life. It's often said a dysfunctional mother is worse than an absent father
@@jayredz7807 such great insight. Thanks for sharing.
@@jayredz7807I got both! Woohoo!
Dude don’t let this drug drag you down, get clean.
He looks like Hollywood artists more than crack addict..
And very wise man, he also has a vey clear mind and intuitive person.
Why are you in Skid Row and on drug man...Choose your own path you are supposed to do something else than being on crack
Streets dont love nobody
"Hell is not a place you go if you're not Christian, it's the failure of your life's greatest ambitions [...]"
I like this guy. Has a wound warrior energy about him. I wish him well.
He’ll write a book that’ll go viral decades after his passing like all writers ✍️ …. Good luck professor !!
😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😳😳🙄🙄
Lots of hate from men in the comments. When it's an attractive female crackhead or prostitute then it's a different story right? "She's beautiful, she deserves more". Just an observation..
I worked with him nearly 2 years. At the end after finding out about every illegal thing he was a part of, I decided to cut ties and when I did, he sent me some nasty threat messages. I was fooled by his charming appearance and by his intellect that I never would have expected anything evil from him. I was wrong and I regret this experience and having myself allowed him to take advantage of my work ethic and discipline. He should be in jail for the things he's done.
Wish him the best , rooting for you !
Don’t even say weed is lik crystal meth or alcohol
Very intelligent man. I hope he can get clean.
This guy really just compared crystal meth to weed an alcohol 😂
He must get really good crack. My dad is an cross addict off and on and he told me meth is 10x worse than crack because it’s strong and cheap 🤷🏽♀️
He reminds me of a used car salesman.😒
Alcohol can definitely be as bad as any other drug and the death from cirrhosis is one of the worst to die from. Definitely feel like alcohol should be more talked about.
Yes, he’s in denial
@@Etj1313 have you personally seen someone die from cirrhosis ?
"If a broken bird wanted to fly again I'd take off with her"
Thats pretty fuckin awesome!
He looks really put together. It's too bad he chose crack. I bet he would be awesome if he sobers up.
He is look like an western movie character! 👌
I have no kids either and im 55....no commitment has been the story of my life. I left a boyfriend every 3 years and 2 husbands at the 3 year mark....addicted to heroin from age 40 to 50 and took 5 years to get 9ff suboxone. I was a sqles person and bartender and server all my life....similar pattern. I had boyfriends that needed to be supported...starving artists and some with severe PTSD. I finally see the patteen....
Wish him the best
Thank you ❤
np
How did I know this guy was a salesman lol
most car insurance/sales people are high on the list for being narcissistic,sociopathic, and a couple of other well known traits. of course with brains wired like that addiction issues are higher and much harder for them to get clean. they are more intelligent is a lot of ways. crafty at making excuses...they can quit anytime, rehab doesn't work Yada Yada. They are better at telling you what they know what it is you want to hear. Sad because he could flip the script and help others, not
just himself by facing his demons honestly and find balance. ❤
@@user-mi5cm1cm2z yep, he pretty much admits this himself too, talking about how charismatic he is. He probably appears perfectly normal and well off to most people before you understand he is a homeless crack addict, an sounds like he has some kind of obsession with women
He can have all that education but still a professional hustler
You remind me of uncle Henry , his kidney could not take the pressure. I love you Henry . God Bless my Sweet Teo
He's delusional.. get urself together my guy drugs r ruining ur life
He’s crazy to think skid row has potential..
😂
But he has potential and he's part of Skid Row, so why couldn't somebody else? There was Patrick, who had so much potential. I think you're crazy for judging.
He looks 65. Don't lie 🤥 to him Mark
🙄... I thought he had a sweater on but his arm hair🤮
Such a smart and interesting guy. It's refreshing listening to him.
Bring this guy back for another interview
This is my buddy, he really awesome. He is a good looking man and super smart hustler. We are neighbors and I trust him to have my back as I his. I wish him the best his better person is still in there you know that if you know him. Casanovas are attractive.
He’s so handsome and self aware 💙 my heart goes out to this in addiction
He looks older than 55.
Movie star looks! Smart and educated ...hopping he comes to a place of peace...
Thanks Mark.
He could actually be a Hollywood actor he's absolutely fabulous..I'm getting Robert de Niro vibes . Gorgeous and a lovely person ❤
That's what you think. I thought the same of him. The things you'd be surprised he did to me and his family and why we don't want anything to do with him. He's a master salesman and master manipulator. I worked closely with him for nearly 2 years. I learned the type of person he really is. He knows how to speak and is very intellectual that you wouldn't suspect him of anything illegal, but believe me, he's done some nasty things.
He seems like a big con artist but yes he’s attractive 😊
"so much talent and intellect out here." How come? Do talented and intelligent people like / need drugs? Could be. But why? Thank you for this interview, love from Spain
He has retained his good looks despite his lifestyle! he's a handsome fellow
lol it's amusing how many of these interviewees say "cocaine" knowing very well they smoke crack. It's not the same at all. One is not only viewed a lot dirtier/grimier but crack is also WAAAAAAYYYYY more addictive.
What an amazingly beautiful man!! I grew up in a family who all struggled with addiction in one way or another but mainly alcohol so his story hit so hard 😔😔
He's got some good points, wish Hollywood great success!
Please make a following to Hollywood path... I do wish him all the best. Clever, Charming, LUCID, someone who observes and thinks and feels the reality. Toda la buena suerte para usted.
Good morning and Big love❤
GM, JM. Have a great day my friend!!!!!!!
May love follow you all of ur days ❤️
I find it hard to believe that a man can get is bachelors and masters degree and still end up homeless. I’m kind knowing that me and other can still experience the fall. The crack epidemic is flourishing in the Hispanic community and the heroine epidemic is hitting the white community hard. There needs to be some type of support system to help all races to not experience the fall.
Shit happens period.
@@wildfiregirl1556 true that. Life can be a b**tch sometimes.
This guy is very intelligent and I can relate to everything he says pretty much because I have lived that lifestyle.
Hope he finds the way out of drugs 😢😢😢😢
Buenos Días Mark!!!
I find it amazing how we addicts and alcoholics can solve everyone’s addiction and alcoholism but not their own.
I’m coming up on 5 years sober, god willing , but I listened to program and sponsor not myself. Easy program for complicated people.
Congratulations on ur 5 years sobriety, when I was 5 years my pal in the fellowship handed me a bag of marbles, and said “ you finally got your marbles back, but it’s gonna take you another 5 years to learn how to use them lol
Something about him reminds me of my dad. I really enjoyed this interview. Would love for you to speak with him again. Maybe he could share a little more about his childhood.