Cigarette Man-Philosophy of Life-Part 3

A third Soft White Underbelly talk with Cigarette Man, a homeless man on Skid Row sharing his thoughts on life.
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[@karenswartz8280]

This man is part poet, part street preacher, part philosopher, and a grand student of life. A true self made man. Much respect.

[@victormanuelfonsecasanchez9610]

I said the same thing in the video before. with each interview it becomes sharper

[@lisakrueger5309]

Perfectly said! ❤

[@melissagueydan2588]

True dat

[@leomurphy9205]

Cigarette Man has a PhD in LIFE. I'm an old white dude from Boston, about your age. I wish i grew up with you as a friend. I could have learned a lot from you, and maybe you could have learned from me. I love ya man. You got it all together, something most people never achieve in their entire lives. God Bless!

[@VileMr.Grinch]

I'm 26 and I wish I was his friend

[@aquarius560]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 very well said. This is true education.

[@Ellfyn]

You are learning it now Leo

[@angieboom8192]

I truly agree I'm 50 and he's schooling me You're never to old to learn

[@baboonking529]

Peace and blessings to you sir respect!!!!!

[@cilla-themusiclover]

" Quit getting mad at everything around you,and decide Where is my life going!" That right there is the 💰 quote. Cigarette Man knows his $h!t.

[@mariyahj8609]

I needed to hear this !

[@TheMuddyMilesTrain]

mark, you've given this man something to look forward to, when you two meet up. all respect to you man.

[@LimoneneDaddy]

Hes so humble hes the best I could listen to him all day, hes a leader and a teacher!!!!

[@TheMuddyMilesTrain]

@@LimoneneDaddy holy shit dude, i know you. i'll message you separately. what are the odds?

[@LimoneneDaddy]

@@TheMuddyMilesTrain wow small world, go for it

[@dutton420z]

Love cig man !!!!!!!!!!

[@catebartley9865]

So cool.

[@MadWorld75]

Cigarette Man is the guest and the interviewer all in one.

[@the2ndcoming135]

“My point is this...”

[@jviarruel]

Does anyone else feel a healing feeling listening to CIG-MAN? 🤔🙏😇

[@sparrowbreast]

I do, I'm heading for divorce and still living with my x in Ohio. I actually from Scotland. I've been feeling so down. Now listening to this man I feel so good I mean well. He is a beautiful looking man and he's increadable, star quality....oh my what a beautiful human being I'd love to meet him and btw I enjoyed the way he wa eating....something very lovely about this man. Thanks mark.

[@r5ndom551]

Yeeees!

[@simplyjen2286]

YES LORD🙏🏼❤️💪🏼

[@sherres8610]

I do

[@bccharcoalart]

This man had a life of no formal education and yet he's wiser than us across the board.

[@fifilamoore1718]

The 12 years your mother brought you up and taught you so much wisdom just blows my mind ,What a queen

[@1Humbly]

I see cigarette man I click, I keep it simple.

[@mariyahj8609]

💙✊🏾

[@5Kwame]

😆💯🙌🏿 same

[@the2ndcoming135]

😂

[@r5ndom551]

Right

[@godson4322]

He must be respected at all times

[@mariyahj8609]

I agree ☝🏽 ✊🏾

[@haileygrey5047]

Agreed! All Hail Cigarette Man 🙌

[@donnasmith6312]

I agree 🙏🥰

[@suavomcbravo679]

He is.

[@jeffworrill4918]

💯✔

[@Megalomaniart]

He's better than any preacher I've ever heard,

[@spooledx2]

This guy is my favorite. Would love to sit down and have a conversation with him. Cigarette Man, you are a straight up inspiration. 👍

[@marilynbradley8487]

We underestimate these homeless people.

[@k_roc200-32]

Because they are not just homeless people,they are people period. We underestimate people!

[@JB-lo8eg]

I was homeless for 5 years, and also have been locked up. The wisest people I have ever met in my life have mostly been homeless people or convicts. The vast majority are not like this, many go crazy or turn into savages. But the few who don’t lose their mind mostly think and talk like this. When you are homeless in an urban environment for a long time it makes you hyper aware of the world around you an the world at large, you also become hyper aware of peoples intentions and agendas. You become a very hard person to fool because psychologically and emotionally you have to be hyper aware and in complete control of your emotions and aware of others emotions, and body language to survive. You obsessively study people, situations and life in general. Because living on the streets full time in a major city in the US is like living in an active war zone. The treachery is off the charts, and danger constantly looms. You witness a brutal side of life many people never see. It’s very similar to being in jail or prison tbh.

[@user-iz1pm1ec7f]

A home does not make a person good or bad, 4 walls and a roof does not mean you are better then anyone else we are all just people

[@Dmarkd16]

This just goes to show you how valuable people are!! Most people judge him without knowing how deep that well of wisdom really is. Glad I got to know him a little through you Mark! What you do is so important!

[@rebeccarocklynnx]

"everybody wants something" look of wonder on his face. Snaps back ..."I want to be left the fuck alone." I FELT that.

[@lonnieac3]

Wisdom is more important than being book smart, gold, money, things!!!

[@victoriakrzysica4643]

God this man has the power to change so many lives! It pains me how underrated he is. His wisdom is so desperately needed in today’s fast past rotten world. I would do anything for him to be a pastor or a professor. He is a priceless human being. I’m literally speechless with every following min I watch him speak.

[@peetkatjire1238]

The Cigarette Man Needs To Be Protected......

[@donholland9950]

Cigarette man i came home last night & saw you dropped in to say hello . Well today i woke up early walked five miles on a beat up leg now i just got my reward ;i sat down with you and have so much more to be thankful for. Thank you so much SIR because of you the rest of my day has been easy breezy. Please drop on by real soon & say hello again until then you have dropped more than a few nuggets of wisdom. Thanks Mark

[@wildmusk7443]

Beautiful interview ❤️What we see is only the shell. The most important part is invisible...

[@Mrskaseymunzer]

Isn’t it crazy how he loves movies and learns so much from them and his earliest memory of his “possibly “ dad was where??? At a movie theater.

[@latenightcashews]

yeah his thoughts never separate from movies! super fascinating

[@ProgressWithChristina]

Thanks Mark. I learn so much from these interviews and they remind me to always be grateful. 🖤✨✨✨

[@kiki11974]

I absolutely LOVE listening to his videos. Packed with so many life lessons. I just wish he had a bigger platform, so many people need to hear his message

[@leomurphy9205]

I like "drugs have destroyed this world...don't get me wrong...ive dibbled & dabbed myself "

[@katianalouis5308]

We love you brother

[@SiStarPEACE]

😭🤣💚

[@brooklyn_716]

I love listening to Cigarette Man. He is so interesting and quite intelligent. Mark thank you for letting him use this platform to speak on and giving him and us something to look forward to!

[@southernblackturtle9681]

I'm hypnotized by this man! YOUR INCREDIBLE CIGARETTE MAN! 💞 LOVE TO YOU

[@timoneill4347]

Your just az cool ...I just read the proof

[@southernblackturtle9681]

@@timoneill4347 ☺

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

I have said it in every Cigarette Man (David) Video.. he deserves to have Christmas Gifts this year!!! He mentions in his 1st video how he never had his birthday or. Christmas celebrated for him..Mark can u set this up for him I would love to send David something

[@MaciasM]

Please lets do this!

[@luzandlife9425]

Me too!

[@jenniferdreves823]

I would love to participate!

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

@@MaciasM YES!!!

[@mschickie007]

I’m in

[@datawolf2318]

The Poor Righteous Teacher. He is free from the Matrix.

[@cristibidwell8644]

And living on the streets as a druggie. He is preaching to the choir. Why is he living in a tent if he is so enlightened?

[@datawolf2318]

@@cristibidwell8644 He is enlightened because he has paid attention and studied. He is righteous because he understands that material is futile and only causes man to kill, fret, and war for more. His simplicity and purity of needing minimal is convicting and can make us all realize we don't have it all together. We need people like this. I'm challenged by the elder, I need to be a better individual...not have more to feel like I'm more. If you can't catch that its time to look within young lady.

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

That was very white of you to say👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@datawolf2318]

@@thisislaflaretv5250 poor righteous teacher comea from the 5 percent nation bro.

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

@@datawolf2318 I'm familiar with Clarence X

[@nicandrews1370]

You can learn something new from anybody, this man is a treasure ❤

[@darlenebarnes9530]

What an amazing man,,I wish I could sit and listen to him for hours,,

[@rayman1269]

I feel like i can learn more frm this man then ANY Harvard professor

[@BellaBrittany]

I saw “cigarette man”, and clicked. Didn’t know what to expect, but I’m glad I clicked on the video 😊- Thank you for your Wisdom Sir #Salute

[@jmichael5243]

Get this man on a stage, TED, Netflix anything! He needs to get his blessing.

[@TheMuddyMilesTrain]

this is my favorite guest!

[@TDTips4Life]

I love this man! He ain't a SOB.. He is thorough and will not be misled!!! I'm here for it Cigarette Man!!!

[@lisakrueger5309]

I can listen to this wise man every day! In fact, saving every one of his interviews so I can.

[@hyperbolic-time-chamber-strand]

I share this guy's interviews everytime he's the best street philosopher I've ever been a witness to. Godbless you ciggerett man.

[@maddyv4840]

So much wisdom!! These cigarette man videos should be shown in schools to teach our young his wisdom. He touches on so many truths. God Bless him.

[@rayman1269]

What he said about how you treat your kids is 100% law

[@leomurphy9205]

If all people of all Races had the same attitude as Cigarette Man, there would be World Peace - He holds the key! There would be NO racism - BLM would stand for Bacon, Lettuce & Mayonnaise. KKK would stand for Kind Kids from Kentucky. Cigarette Man is onto something. Although I joked, I'm serious. I'd like to hear more interviews from CM.

[@JimastaJ]

If everyone thought like intelligent black folk then there would be no racism. But as intelligent black folk we know better than that.

[@ChillSteve28]

@@JimastaJ That's right my brother . Us Black folk do know better than that . Those pale folk think they like us , but it's only because we entertain them smh .

[@2MasterBuilder2]

As Cigarette Man stated, ALL walks of life are needed to make the world go 'round. There has always been evil in the world. No law can make people like what they don't like ...

[@margaritapaz995]

Cigarette Man, super smart, strong words and wisdom BUT, if I could choose not to be depressed and PTSD I'd honestly choose not to feel or be this way. You're blessed to be able to be strong enough, we are not all the same. I still love you for the man you are your words are unforgettable. Hopefully your words sink in to a lot of people. I agree with 90% . These videos might be the reason you've lived the life you have cuz I know I'm not the only one listening. God bless you.

[@shawny6178]

Wow... you think you bipolar, no you not ...you just want what everybody else got. That was deep!!!

[@rayman1269]

Faaaaaxcxxxx

[@justsurrealist1533]

Mental illness is real imo

[@joeallegra4778]

I vote for cigarette man for president!!

[@stacy3448]

I hope Cigarette Man knows that he is loved. I love listening to him .

[@mariyahj8609]

Me too sis

[@shaenaz7337]

So intelligent! A true seeker.

[@KATKattalestv]

Cigarette Man is a massive eloquent story teller. The History of Skid Row was mind blowing. This one had several pearls of wisdom. As for you Mark, I didn't like your interviews at first. I thought you were weird especially the ones with the women sex workers. I thought your style of interviewing was trash. LOL. Then recently I watched an interview with you being interviewed where you said you were a Photographer who does Interviewer. Then I had more compassion. You are a Photographer. You let Cigarette Man Speak w/o interruption. This was special. He is a masterful story teller. And you have found diamonds in Skid Row. Well Done. We ought to meet each other one day LOL. I would love to interview you. I'm an Interviewer who takes Photographs. You have made a very special niche. Bravo My Best KAT

[@princeprentice2763]

My guy! Its always a privilege to hear him speak...wisdom! Pure wisdom!

[@mariyahj8609]

💙✊🏾

[@vindice5849]

I love this man, and I wish I could give him everything he needs. He deserves a home, and a normal life

[@terricahoon7943]

Omg I love this man! I enjoy his speaking and he's pretty damn smart about life! Love you Cigarette Man

[@juliethomas8748]

Cigarette Man, that was awesome!! Thank you for coming back!! I look forward to hearing from you again!!

[@hightychylolco8456]

This is the best one ever, smart man!!!

[@Majorforeva]

My mom helped her aunt..my great aunt until 96...I miss her.

[@konstantlykera3126]

Cigarette man drops so many life lessons and gems… that’s his God-given gift but the fact that he road a 10 speed bike from California to Florida!! Wow 😯 this shows his resilience.

[@maxwellndlovu4461]

Mark thank you for introducing us to Cigarette Man and please bring him back for a Philosophy of Life-Part 4

[@ladybug9288]

I listened to all his interviews. He's such a great man. Just love his wisdom!

[@rebeccalair726]

Loving kindness🎀

[@RLeezyDeezy]

I wonder if this was the first time he's ever been interviewed? But his energy feels like he is def satisfied or relieved sharing his story with his own voice and experience, especially to an audience listening.

[@MB.77]

He is so endearing. I look forward to the next interview. We can all learn so much from his wisdom and insight.

[@sabbapixie]

I hope he is still well and happy. I am glad I had the opportunity of hearing him speak. Thank you for what you do on this channel.

[@anitaphilipose8030]

Cigarette Man You are so wise. Thank you. May God continue to bless you. You are doing a lot of good by doing this. Peace and Love.🌻

[@kendrapinkerton3991]

I love you cigarette man. Your honesty and your talks always help me in so many ways. I hope and pray to see you do these sessions more. Stay safe and good thoughts to you.

[@diannalangston6479]

I've watched all 3 of his interviews such an amazing life and knowledge I know his Mother is Proud 💜

[@elocrc12341]

The Tao of Pooh, the Te of Piglet, and the Wu Wei of Cigarette Man

[@jacobrockmacher4562]

He is the truest definition of a philosopher. I wish this interview was even longer. He is wise beyond my compression. Thank you for all these interviews.

[@typy7616]

He's a philosopher I could write for days off what he said in this interview

[@majinbuu7846]

This man is wise. He says it perfectly.

[@standardname4022]

Mark, where is cigarette man? We need more of him.

[@suzanneegan7496]

What an amazing man most powerful interview I have seen & a beautiful way to look at the world, appreciate the things we have not the things we don’t have🙌🏼 credit to cigarette man big love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️

[@rebeccapotter1115]

Cigarette man speaks a lot of truth and has a pure soul and pleasant spirit about himself I enjoy hearing from him very refreshing

[@billbast2084]

No joke, cigarette man....you’re wise. I can’t believe all the life wisdom that comes out of these “homeless” people. After a couple weeks of binging on these, I’m glad I found your channel, Mark. I’m assembling packets to be ready to provide necessary items for any homeless person I come across. Sadly, I used to look away because I did not want to give money. That was a poor excuse for not helping. You can still help if you don’t want to give you money directly. At least now, I will be prepared to provide some thing whenever I come across a homeless in my area. ❤️

[@VLaw-hc8nw]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE INTERVIEW FROM CIGARETTE MAN & ON THE CHANNEL IN GENERAL 🔥 SO MUCH WISDOM FROM FROM CIGARETTE MAN & ERIC, THEY’RE GUARANTEED TO DROP GEMS IN EACH INTERVIEW 💎

[@leonobrega1418]

I can´t stand professional life coaches, and two in particular come to mind (Tai Robins). But this is a man who never went to school, and yet posseses knowledge that most don´t. He could have a career in giving lectures to inspire and motivate. I KNOW people would pay to see it, and a TEDx talk comes to mind.

[@KingZoveo]

This guy speaks the truth would like to meet him and listen to these good words & knowledge. Much respect ✊🏽 my brother

[@wandalandreth8394]

He is 100% right on everything and he is pleasant to listen to. This man could be a motivational speaker.

[@seenababe]

I can listen to him all day. He is so sensible. He truly deserves a break. Please tell him that there are people out here that highly respect him and wish him well. What a fabulous positive attitude he has. I wish that my attitude was a fraction of what his is like. He should have his own Podcast. God Bless.

[@ChooseCompassion]

CM should be doing TED talks. He has the wisdom of a sage and his backstory makes it that much more powerful. I hope the right person comes across this series of interviews and brings this man’s wisdom to the world. To me it’s Divine intervention that him and Mark’s paths crossed.

[@Andy-pd9tt]

One of the wisest people i ever listened to. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. One man sharpens another.

[@Chivo_Belico]

This gentleman is the epitome of Wisdom and Truth

[@OfficialTZ_]

Ciggerette man is back? Awww shit! By far my favorite guest!

[@mariyahj8609]

Mine too

[@justsurrealist1533]

Likewise

[@tiffanyhotz3057]

This man is really opening my eyes to what’s most important in life. So unreal. Thank you for doing these interviews with these amazing people who have been through so much. He’s definitely a diamond in the rough.

[@bruceallee12]

When you take responsibility for your life and actions you are truly free. Thank you sir for your wisdom.

[@jaimefrancisco6304]

I’ve met this man personally ... took good care of him while working @ the refresh spot. Dk. A good guy

[@leighleigh747]

Have you seen him recently is he OK

[@kristieroden7463]

A true blessing getting to watch and soak up all his knowledge of life I could listen to him daily may the lord watch over this fella thanks for sharing this video and all the others your doing a great thing

[@debbieaguirre3066]

What this man says is mostly Common Sense and is Sad that So many people just don’t have. I myself think it is a gift. Many Blessings to you Mr. Cigarette Man.

[@kdeloris2225]

Thank you Mark for bringing back cigarette man his knowledge and wisdom gives me life❤

[@comealive7790]

Thank you. Sending love and appreciation. I needed to hear this.

[@MzClementine]

Seriously though this man is grounded... separating the Wheat from the Tares. And I agree, he makes more sense than Maxine Waters!!! Rep Cigarette Man!!!! Truly!

[@Littlebit894]

Now that would make California Great Again....

[@niecysmith2761]

Lol❤️ TRUTH 💯

[@johndickson9542]

Making more sense than Mad Maxine isn't a very high bar. He's right about some things, wrong about others.

[@morningmist6739]

Cigarette man I could listen to you for hours.You are loved & please keep coming back to see mark.❤️

[@yolandayazzie381]

I shall never complain about anything in life ever again!! Thank you Mark for always bringing back the "cigarette man". I watch all his videos, OMG they are words of honesty and wisdom. I so appreciate this man!! Dont ever feel sorry for yourself because your action is what makes you who you are. Just own up too it and flip the page.

[@tomjerry9236]

Reminds me of my pops.. always preaching and full of knowledge, much respect cigarette man 🚬

[@concretejungle550]

Cigarette man and Eric are my favorite interviews on here! I always get a new perspective when I listen to them 😌

[@andyking2985]

This man was actually learning while most of us were wasting time in school

[@tinashort9098]

Cigarette Man Preaching to the land Bringing light Bringing love Shining bright Keeping it tight Keeping it real Making all of us feel Who do you trust Who do you love Were you sent from above? A son a bitch, so full of light So full of knowledge So full of insight Peace to this amazing man

[@mmodl]

❤️

[@daijasmama]

Never clicked on a thumbnail so fast in my life. I love this guy, and I needed to hear from him today.

[@cherylmills6264]

Wow...he's got so much more sense than thousands of people that have jobs, etc. This man has it going on. He could teach alot of people!!!!!!

[@nathanmcalister9174]

Cigarette man you always give me Life. Your mother wit and just basic understanding of life is so beautiful. You should speak at universities

[@Time4House]

This interview should be played for teens just before college.

[@deesmith3223]

I was thinking for teens that are on the wrong path of life

[@justsurrealist1533]

Thank you man. I needed this message tonight.

[@keithgillrie8718]

When you mix raw intelligence from a degree in Hard Knocks and street life mixed with years of observations from many different places for many, many years you get a very unfocused but very real, very thought out tangent. From a man that if he were given an opportunity once in his life could have been anything he wanted to be. Mark you have done amazing work for so many people including myself (a recovering opiate addict 5 yrs sober) with this platform. These stories need to be heard, Most people have no idea the true extent of of the problem.

[@TheoGilbertJamison]

WOW! It's amazing the wisdom and knowledge that Cigarette Man has shared today -- extremely enlightening!

[@jewellmendes1496]

My brother has a great view on life what he knows you can’t get from Harvard he’s fascinating I love his story’s much love to this man ❤