Crack and Fentanyl Addict interview-Anthony
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- Опубліковано 8 жов 2023
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Anthony, a crack and fentanyl addict on Skid Row.
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We definitely need a part 2 for this guy.
🙏
His accent is dope. I'm listening with earbuds, and his voice reminds me of some old African American blues singer.
13:02 Mark asked him, "How did your white girlfriend compare to your black girlfriend?"
And without skipping a single beat he said, "I didn't even compare."
Amen. Godspeed to this man and i hope he lives his best life and feels happiness and love. ✌️🤟💚
Exactly black is the best thing he ever had ❤
@@jessicaparker1688no he said the white women was a wonderful person
Strange question, actually. And best answer.
Yeah, I’m a white who grew up in NYC, I’m in my mid 40’s now. In my life I’ve dated so many different races and ethnicities, (my family’s from Ireland) One I dated a Muslim girl, who wore her burka a lot, she had it on the day I met her…in an Irish pub, she was born in Ireland, spoke with an Irish brogue, and knew a fair amount of Gaelic, but the point is, I’ve dated so many different and it never even once dawned on me to compare them by race.
@@jessicaparker1688reverse racism at its finest. Unlike you, Anthony didn't make race a thing and simply appreciated the women as they were.
I love this man!! May he find sobriety and live a long happy life.
When is the wedding ?
@@John_Connor556??
I'm black and if I closed my eyes without seeing him I would have sworn he was one of us but from the south. But I did guess Phillipino before he said anything as far as his ethnicity.
Frfr lol that part
You don’t have to be black to think he’s black as soon as he opened his mouth I was like what’s going on I’m confused
His adopted daddy was black mixed race
He was born in the South and raised is a black neighborhood.
Facts. Kinda blowing my mind right now while I listen as I clean the house this morning.
True difference between people adopting a blaccent cause they think it’s cool vs. truly growing up in the culture.
This man said “Good lawd” unironically. So good.
Hope he can get back to a drug-free life.
Wow Anthony is very interesting to listen to, his voice is so melodic. Great story teller.
has the African American dialect down pact
I am completely fascinated by Anthony. He has a gentle spirit, a kind face, nice smile and just wow - a 57ish Asian man who speaks like my 90 year old black grandpa from Kentucky. 100% True... speaking as a "younger" single black woman, if I met Anthony at work or through a friend (he was sober and had invested in a productive life) it would be an instant crush for me! Even with the 22 year age gap. Best of luck to you, Sir.
TLDR "I'd hit that"
💯 I want him too!
no shade but I’m not seeing the attraction and Im his age
@@toastysmalls2562 actually not. Crushing on someone doesn’t always mean wanting sex, except maybe to a woman like you, a woman with a white liver.
@@yattamook he has a certain swag to him. Perhaps not all women would be drawn to that but I would find him interesting.
I’ll never get tired of Soft White Underbelly! Keep doing what you’re doing❤️
Did you watch the video?
People think drug addicts come from broken and poor families. It can happen to anyone.
You’re quite right!
I’m from an upper middle class family and I became an addict while working on my dissertation.
And I graduated with an M.A.!
I was never abused, I had a loving family, it’s killing me that I don’t know WHY I’m the only addict in my family.
I’ve done so much research on both sides and I keep coming up with NOTHING!
I don’t have mental health issues, -per se- I have anxiety, but that’s it.
I just liked getting high.
I’ve been on Suboxone for 14 years.
Best of luck to those still struggling!
Love & Light from Miami Shores🦚
Stay safe mates✌🏼🌎
Have a care for one another✨🫧
Absolutely !
Please have this guy on again. I would like to hear what happened with the most beautiful women in the world. Where his kids and sisters are and what else he can share about how he ended up in the position he's in. Fascinating character.
Same please 🙏
yes!!
Mark..let them talk but ask questions too
I would like to know about him meeting his Dad
It always amazes me the stuff the interviewees can remember. Anthony is such a thorough storyteller, I could never remember such details!
I did NOT expect to hear that voice and accent come out of that man. This video kept showing up as a suggestion and something about his picture drew me in to watch it and I am so glad I did! I pray that Anthony finds sobriety and happiness. Because he deserves a happy healthy life ❤
This interview breaks my heart. He's such a nice dude.
It didn’t break your heart. ❄️
@@terrytownsend5583wym?
Wow, one of my favorite interviews so far. My heart goes out to him and I pray he can kick the addiction and live the life he could have without the drugs.
I love Anthony's openness and humility. Great interview.
absolutely loved Anthony's interview, hell of a charismatic man. Could listen to him talk for hours, the southern drawl mixed with his real knack for story telling. Would be great to see him on here again, maybe it'd showing him people care about him and believe in him which will help him get back to the sobriety that he once had
The way this gentleman delivered his truth was very impactful.
I love his voice. Should be on the radio.
I loved this interview I pray 🙏🏾 for my friend Anthony (Chinaman) we called him! I went to school with him and we were good friends. I am so sad and praying for him but glad to know he still around. Very good person and spirit who just got lost!
So nice to see an interview of someone who was raised in a pleasant family situation.
A Great Deal are from good homes. They come from every faucet of life. Drugs & Alcohol are colorblind, Addiction doesn't choose families, or financial status😢.
@dhalladay27 I have a neighbor that told her teen daughter.."It's not just poor people" I always thought when I was that age...more money, easier access. No going to jail for violent efforts to get the drug. Just pay'em
This comment is weird...
You are delusional
@@dhalladay27There's almost always some kind of past trauma that usually stems from the family. I'd say that's the biggest percentage by far. Either that, or external trauma. I'd like to see a major focus on psychology for kids. That might be the best chance for helping make changes.
I love this man dawg someone invite this amazing soul to the bbq
Filipino American that grew up far from normal Filipino culture and still managed to find his way to be being a care giver, something that Filipinos are very commonly seen working in 😂
Yep but usually it's the women
Yes between healthcare and being the greatest pool players ever..
Black people are commonly care givers too, especially as cnas
I am just crying for my friend!! Praying for him!! Just know we love you here In Norfolk, VA
This was a GREAT Interview!! He told his story very well!! ❤ Such a kind , caring , appears to be good heated man! Stay strong and get clean , you deserve much more.
Lmao, really? "Kind and caring? Idk how you extracted that 😂. He bullsh*ttin imo.
@@AliciaM5555 do you know this man personally ?!
@@AliciaM5555there is a large number of subscribers that comment with that shit after every effin interview ie “ such an intelligent, compassionate, good looking individual” or something close .
You can find it stated to nauseam after each segment…I think even the mommy rapist was such a “bright light with such potential. “
@@Thritingismysport girl bye
@@Amar1338 EXACTLY! It's actually ridiculous and disingenuous tbh. I can't fathom that level of delusion.
My heart broke when you ask him about his current life and he teared up and talked about heaven. Such a gentle sole who I believe (like Mark mentioned)has a genetic disposition that affects his problem solving and impulsiveness. He only spoke positively about others, I hope he gets the help he needs. There's something more going on here and I wish him the best in life.
This broke my heart. The silent tears at the end spoke a painful story. Hope he finds happiness ❤
Shout out to his adoptive parents and him sharing his truth!! Beautiful story, great story teller. Life happens to all of us… this is his.. thank you sir. May God bless you
I wish Anthony haven’t succumb to peer pressure because he seems like a great guy.
I am from Europe and I feel that the peer pressure to be popular at (high) school ain't that bad as in the US. From my eyeside life at the US can be quit hard if you fall out. So in a way you have be part of a group. The US Is that big so maybe this is a bigcity thing. I wish Anthony well cuz he has a bright brain and it bortherd him that did't get those brains didn't working well for him. But there is still time Anthony. Start today
Of course he did! He says he comes from a good family and childhood but he's an addict.....something went wrong here.
@@AliciaM5555 Children just don’t listen, they always think their friends know more than their parents.
@@AliciaM5555Just got caught up in trying to fit in.
I'm no longer invested in Rebekah, I'm all in for this guy! ❤ I'm rooting for him and hope he has so much happiness when he fights to be sober.
He makes perfect sense, and I thank him for sharing his wisdom with us!🎉❤😊
Loved the way he told the story of how he meet his biological mom
As soon as he began to speak I knew he was from the TIDEWATER AREA Norfolk, Virginia. Our speech is distinctive to say the least! Loved the interview. I was captivated from the start.
Can we bring him back, please? He has so many untold stories of growth, identity/complexities, pain and hope ✨️ 💗 sending peace and understanding to you Mr. Anthony 🙏🏽
Yes.
I second this
He got that old soul 1967 Muhammed Ali voice
I could listen to this guy talk all day as long as I could see his face with it.
Man, Anthony is a very fascinating character, one of the most captivating interviews I watched... and he is damn entertaining with his way of telling stories.....!
Man, you can see this man is in so much pain. When he’s talking about his childhood, meeting his mom and finding out he has sisters - he’s so enthusiastic and animated. Anytime Mark asked a question that brought him back to the present, he immediately shut down. The drugs will have you praying for a better place. Resting in peace sounds better than active addiction. I hope that Anthony finds his way before it’s too late.
This guy has some pep in his step. A beautiful soul! I appreciate the love, and honesty he brings to this interview. Praying he comes out the other side of addiction unscathed.
Anthony is genuinely a like-able man. I hope 🤞🏾he getd sober and be the best paw paw to his grandkids!!!
"An African American up bringing" Mark 🤨. I'm glad the gentlemen clarified and said what he said
Did you cry about it?
@@John_Connor556 what the hell do you mean. No didn't cry about it Idid something about it a stupid remark.
What you mad about?
"Straight-laced, Conservative," African-American families that focus on education do exist. It's not just an Asian, thing.
This was SUCH a problematic comment, along with several others along the same lines. Anthony responded beautifully / diplomatically, but I found the line of questioning really alarming and am surprised to see so few calling it out in the comments.
I'm glad that I wasn't the only one who picked up on that. I have a family member who is fully white and was raised in our black family. Nobody encouraged him to just have fun. Education and doing the right thing was and is quite important to us. And we never treated h any different.
This man was shown love despite not being biologically related and it seems the interviewer thought that his black family is the cause of his problems. Disgusting!
@@kstarrrRight? I immediately raised an eyebrow, too.
@@kstarrr He showed his true colors.
Exactly, Im Asian and growing up my neighbors were black my neighbors kids graduated USC and Brown university the parents are still together, my family doesn't talk and not one of us finished community college and my parents divorces when I was 14, that stereotype is pathetic but I will say that stereotype kept we out of jail because when I was selling drugs and driving nice cars every cop just let me go thinking I had rich parents.
Sad to see someone who was raised in a good family succumb to peer pressure and now living on skid row. Wow
I am a huge SWU fan and this one was so refreshing and beautiful. I pray Anthony gets the help he needs - such an incredible storyteller.
At the end when he was trying to hold back tears.. that got me.. 😓😭
Yes, indeed. Got me too..Hard for me to see others feeling the pain life can bring. But it's all a ride. You just have to buy a ticket....💙
I enjoyed this interview… his accent reminds me of my great uncles, all black men who raised professional children in the Portsmouth,Va communities. My fam prob knew his folks back in the day. I wish him well.
Wow this guy really held my attention for the entire length of the video. Very interesting story. I wish him the best 🙂
Great interview. However, Marc saying that being Asian, he could have had a more conservative upbringing with straight A’s, but instead he got the “African American upbringing” which is more fun and more focused on enjoyment is not right. These are stereotypes. And it sounded like the implication was that he would not be a drug addict if he was raised in an Asian household. I generally love Marc’s work and I will assume Marc just didn’t fully express his thought and nuance it. I love the man’s response though. Let’s be mindful of our words and the narrative we may be putting out there. 10:34
Agreed a bit racist from mark but hopefully he is made aware of this
I agree with you 100 percent. I am glad someone else noticed his racist remark.
Truth hurts 100% @clauderie
@@paulp939 what truth are u talking about. Because there is no truth to what you are saying I'm not hurt u are.
He’s being honest and we ALL know it’s true. Doesn’t make him racist. Mark has done amazing things for people. Stop being offended SJWs.
I absolutely loved this guy.
Not all African-American like to have fun in school
Thank you……. Some Blk people like anyone else can be some of the most conservative people you’ll ever meet. Regardless of what part of the world they come from. Definitely a stereotype!
This man could man a living as a voice over actor.
Like the mac and cheese man I agree needsradio voice work
Loved listening to Anthony speak. My favorite line, " She sauntered over to the settee". Lol, what a cool guy !
Thank you for sharing Anthony.
I am half black and half white. I look, grew up and behave a lot more like my mother's white side. It has been very interesting to hear your story.
We got the same drugs of choice, which means we had a similar pain to kill. Real similar story too. My own means got me in trouble. God bless you brother. Hope you find peace in this life.
Hope you do as well.💙
I believe that theory. People that just choose similar vices are trying to kill similar pain... Thanks, Much Love ... ❤
A great story of a good set of adoptive parents, he was raised with love & family. We hear about so many adoptees who never fit in.
Well 57 year old Anthony , admitting your regrets. So many folks here are praying you find a way to get off these drugs. Father and Precious grandfather 🙏 🙏 🙏
What an interesting interview! I hope you are able to interview again! He tells his story very well.
Bless this Guy heart! Great story would like to hear from him on your next interview. More power to you Mark.
What a lovely man! I’d love if there was a part 2 that he’d turned his life around! Such a beautiful, soulful voice. I could listen to that voice all day!
When I lived in Taiwan in the 80s, I met a tailor who grew up in Alabama. Same kind of thing. A Chinese gentleman, with a thick Alabama USA accent.
Great interview!
What an interesting interview, channel gets better and better Mark. Keep going.
Cool guy.. hope he kicks the junk.. seems pretty intelligent and definitely a great story teller.
It’d be nice if you started asking people how the viewers could personally reach out to them with donations. Like asking them for their email or Facebook. I’d love to donate to this kind man.
Like if you agree 👍
Really so he can spend it all on drugs. Can't you see how strung out he is on F and crack.
This is such a beautiful interview. I love how the title of the interview contradicts the nature of it. While Anthony may be on drugs, I appreciate that we barely heard him mention it. I love his appreciation and the value he has for his adoptive parents, and the forgiveness he has for his biological. Anthony deserves to love the rest of his days sober and happy doing things he truly enjoys. On the next interview I hope to hear him sing. Anthony, from a perfect stranger I am sending you so much love. Get well my friend. ❤❤❤
what an intriguing interview! anthony speaks well and has a gift of storytelling. would love to have a part 2 to his story and hear more about his biological parents especially his father’s side. hope he is able to overcome this and see brighter days! 💜
He is a most beautiful and very well thinking man. I truly hope he finds lasting joy.
What a great interview. I love hearing him speak. May God Bless him.
I’m riveted. You don’t see many like him walking the planet. Just incredible. Never met him but I know I love him. A REVISIT IS A MUST!!!❤
Oh my God, I have never been so captivated by anyone on this channel as I was by Anthony. Honestly, Anthony seems like such a good and genuine guy, and boy can he tell a story! I believe he has a career as a storyteller in his future. Now this is going to sound weird, but I could also see him as a hypnotist. I'm a hypnotherapist, and I know how to help people go into trance. Part of it is training and part of it is natural talent. I see that talent in him. Anthony, I hope you read this. I think you are awesome✨✨
This man is such a lovely human. I really enjoyed this interview. I wish him the best.
Anthony- You have given me a "bright side" to my day! Thanks💛
Mark, your interview skills are unparalleled. That point later on when he told you things arnt so good, you left the silence instead of asking follow-up filler questions. Outstanding.
I hope he gets sober. He is very likeable as well.
His style and mannerisms just the first few minutes of the video shows me what an impact that Black people have
He got his swag from us
I just love him. Definitely one of my favorite interviews. He’s a great storyteller. Beautiful soul. ❤
Great interview, I love this man. I think he’s very interesting and honest. And you can tell he was raised, right😊
Good Morning Good People!, YES THAT includes you Anthony!👋😎 and Good (whatever time-a-day) it is to those around the world (Specially keeping those suffering in Palestine and the citizens of Israel in my thoughts). Peace!, Love!, and Respect!, from a chilly 48° 6:15am Brooklyn morning, to you, and wherever in the world🌍 you are, my SWU fam.
Good morning brother eyes 4:20 a.m. in colorful Colorado!!! Have a great week my friend!!!!
Thank you. Have a special day!!
Good morning from VT! Thanks for the sweet message. Having trouble seeing the light the past few days so Thanks for the positivity.
@@katelynjohnson8587 I hope your darkness goes away soon
Hang in there ❤️🩹
@Gram72534 Wat up brother Gram. Right back atcha 🫵😉 homie! You all ready for WWIII? Heck!, it’ll probably be on pay-per-view. lol. …and sponsored by Pepsi
Id love to see Anthony back again. There's so much more , broke my heart seeing him upset when ssked about the present day.
Ha! NEVER judge a book by its cover! What an interesting interview, thank you for sharing it with us. Effortlessly wise ❤
Certainly doesn’t require any effort or wisdom to get hooked on crack & fentynal 💯😂💀
@@John_Connor556do you feel better about yourself now?
@@VerticalGastricSleeveSuccessyou associate YT replies w/ self-worth ? Sounds like Mark should have you on too lolz (lots to unpack) 👀
Wow, I love his personality. I pray he gets help to break free from addiction. If you read this brother, one day at time and 90 in 90 days in NA...it works if you work it
Mark dipped his toes in the proverbial waters of prejudice when he was inferring that his being Asian could have led to a conservative upbringing, with straight A’s but instead received the “black” experience of the south.
Ya he definitely did but he’s not lying either lol
@@stevesharpe3370 I think I get your point. However it is not really a question of truth / lies. It’s a matter of awareness. Mark basically said “hey, what a bummer that you were raised by black. You’re Asian and all Asian people are smart and successful. But you got adopted into a black community and look at you now… addicted to drugs while the rest of the Asians are thriving.”
Sure, it’s a generalized stereotype which are often loosely rooted in truth, but this kind of rhetoric is not something that should be perpetuated. Certainly not from a man with such a large outreach who is trying to raise awareness.
@@stevesharpe3370 how would you know you some stupid and prejudice
@@stevesharpe3370 what you said definitely wasn’t true. If you grow up around different people with different backgrounds you’d know that. Mark more than likely grew up around nothing but white people. And most white people believe the typical stereotypes associated with other races. Most of us believe certain things regardless of race. It’s still stupid and majority or those stereotypes are false.
@@ChrissieMarie19 No it's all about race.
I’m in love with his voice 😮
Will you propose ?
Identity is so important and self belonging. My analogy is when parents neglect or reject their children. Its like your first heartbrake. Its stays with you forever. Trauma again.
One of the best interviews i listened to on here!
Anthony you had me mesmerized got my full undivided attention I wish you the best in your journey hope Mark brings you back for a follow up.
Great interview. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the interview Anthony & SWU
Thank you for sharing Anthony . I pray you get clean make your family proud go Sing to your daughter and granddaughters !
His voice HIT DIFFERENT 🙏🏾
I hate how Mark always tries to feed into stereotypes despite encouraging others not to do the same 😒 This was a bright man who didn’t take the bait. Good on him!
I never expected that voice to come out of his mouth. Soulman 🙏🏽
oh, and Mark I'm so glad you're picking people/subject studies with stories we need to hear to relate from a human/humanity perspective very cool Mark you're the best❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯
Wowowowwoww more interviews with him. Great story teller❤❤❤ great man just hard life. towards the end I cried with him. I hope the best for him and everyone that is going through it...
Also I bet he has a great singing voice !
"Seems like it was meant to be. I guess it was 'cause it happened, right?" -- based statement right there
Much love from Hampton roads!! P-town forever!
This is an amazing experience. Thank you for this interview. He is very interesting and love his vibe and spirit. Would love to see him again for more insight into his life. You can't judge a book by its cover right here. Perfect example. Thank you Mark. 💙🌎
And please get your publisher to print out more copies of your book please. ✌️🙏
Hope you can get to a place in your life without drug use. But with love, peace, and fulfillment. 🪻
This was a fantastic interview. God visit him and grant him healing of soul and body. ☦️
Comes to show you can come up in a good home and still turn to different substances
Happens a lot actually.
He seems like a genuinely friendly man full of good stories. I hope he gets the recovery he needs cause I’m sure he has more stories for us to hear.
He is great I love his energy!!
We need to hear more from Anthony, he has a very interesting life and seems to be a very good man, that just made bad decisions. I want to know if he ever met his sisters, or his dad? I just have to hear more of his story. Hang in there Anthony God knows your heart and can see you are a good man, move away from the drugs and find your family, I bet they would love you! Stay strong!