“As a friend, I saw Mark as a genuine original who played his role in life with no fear. He chose his path and lived it for real. Someone called him “The smartest kook I ever knew”. Hanging out with Mark was always an adventure, and we had some wild conversations. I had not heard from him in over 2 decades, but was pleased to find he had made significant positive steps in his life, matured as a musician, and was clearly well loved in his new home town. I regret we never reconnected during this last passage of his life. RIP Mark.”