Steves day starts by pushing a shopping cart in search of aluminum cans, plastic bottles and gl

It might seem silly to you, but Steve agreed to an interview on one condition: He needed me to watch his shopping cart while he ran behind a building to relieve himself. I was honored. A homeless persons shopping cart contains their entire world. Steve was saying he trusted me.
My honor was short-lived. Homelessness and pushing a buggy are not new to me. I have even written about my own experience pushing my life in a shopping cart. When Steve left me alone with that buggy, I was not expecting the swell of emotions that came with it. Cars drove by, and people gawked. I felt the shame and public humiliation all over again. It was a horrible experience!
But it is a part of Steves daily life.
Most inner-cities feature the stark contrast of wealth and poverty, and Hollywood is no different. Famous television shows are taped feet away from where this interview takes place. Ironically, Steve came to Los Angeles to sell a screenplay. But like so many others, he found Hollywood to be the boulevard of broken dreams.
Steves day starts by pushing a shopping cart in search of aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass. He spends the money on beer and cigarettes while eating entirely out of trash dumpsters.
To put it mildly, Steve is a character. I really enjoyed our conversation, and I think you will, too. He says he is on the streets because he is a tough romantic who still holds on to his dream. And after our interview, I believe him. What do you think?
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[@noreoz1024]

This dude has something about him. His 50's style radio speaker voice, his "I'll pull trough"-attitude and his manners and way of speaking. This dude needs a platform.

[@davidhughes6]

This is my favourite interview out of the hundreds i've watched. This guy has real personality. Id love to meet him in real life and read his screenplay. Aptly titled "Late Bloomer". Maybe he is a late bloomer too

[@kuddlykoala896]

"Homeless is tough but I'm tougher!!" Love it. He is a writer. That voice can make money. He will make some dough

[@terencehennegan1439]

This guy has charisma, like most who he interviews they deserve better. What a way to finish an interview....” I love being alive “ what a line 👍

[@bklyncrook]

This man needs to get radio and voice over works like the recent news story of Ted Williams who was homeless out in Ohio. Now, Mr. Williams is all over the media circuit. If only this video will go viral.

[@johnnydoeva7867]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!

[@upnorthvlogs]

@@johnnydoeva7867 this video was 15 years ago. How is he doing now? He still still alive

[@Calverts399]

Steve's voice is fantastic. He could easily do audio books or voice overs. Good luck Steve.

[@MD-xl1sq]

This guy is fantastic! Talented, amazing voice. Super positive given his circumstances. No whining, no self pity. This was over 10 years ago. He's 68 now. Is he still alive? If he is, I wonder what he's doing nowadays.

[@helpmerhonda6101]

what a great voice! speaks very well. I hope he's doing well. Shame so many homeless people have such talent with excellent communication skills. Breaks my heart to see such amazing people with nothing and not given chances to get off the streets.

[@dananthony6258]

This guy was cool. Hope he finds so comfort soon.

[@fredaulun3548]

He has voices good enough to be Radio announcer for sports, advertisements, programme of any kind. His last statement"i love to be alive" wow... one of the greatest statement of the year. I salute this man. May God bless him.

[@drivenhome]

This guy needs to be discovered. He should be acting. I wonder how difficult it would be to direct him. Then again, how many actors are easy to direct. Beautiful voice with lots of spunk. Hopefully he'll get there !!!

[@steverogers2635]

This guy was real smart ass.

[@Cananalope]

When he said worst disease in the world I assumed he would say alcoholism.

[@marycull3607]

Me also. But I think he may have changed his mind. He doesn't look like he has been ravaged by the streets. All he needs is a break. Bless him.

[@richmann2264]

The Buddha said, “never feel sorry that you are living a difficult life”. This guy knows the secret, whatever it is... I wouldn’t be surprised to see him credited for the screenplay in a money making film! I don’t think he’s exceptionally knowledgeable but I could imagine myself sitting down with him and listening to all he has to say... I just hope cigarettes and alcohol don’t do him in before he gets the huge payday he seems to deserve!

[@tsanijones]

This guy fricking ROCKS! I hope all goes well for him.

[@Msbuddy08sej]

Wow. He encouraged me and I'm not homeless and doing ok. My my my. And his voice!!!!!! Amazing.

[@KEWB99]

There were things I didn't really appreciate about his attitude until I started thinking about it. Namely, it sort of sounds like he chose to live on the streets, but he's doing it because he doesn't want to do anything other than what he loves, whereas far too many people give up on their dreams and live their lives working a job they could care less about. I wish this guy the best of luck and I'll be the first one at the theater if "The Late Bloomer" ever gets released.

[@jantjaden836]

Mark, do you know how this man is doing now in 2020? He is a smart man and needs someone to really LISTEN. His voice is amazing. I hope, sir, you’re alright.

[@attentionsparkbiz]

As a trained Screenwriter who graduated from The New York Film Academy, I want to read this man’s script!

[@ExecutePy6]

With a voice like that... shit, man needs to get noticed

[@Altair565]

Wow he is the most well spoken homeless guy so far. I dunno how many youtubers would be so confident in front of a camera like this guy is. To bad alcohol destroyed his life.

[@theresahaines2647]

That man’s voice! He definitely could get a job in radio. May God help him and all homeless around the world. 🙏 😢

[@lukki7ster]

Charismatic guy! i hope to read his screen play some day

[@sarahlara92]

he's extremely smart, I love how he asked him if he had a crystal ball.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"I'm thankful for being alive" 💯

[@sjh60633]

Such a smart and charming man.

[@elainebmack]

He gives skinny wonderboys like Brad Pitt and Jude Law a run for their money in terms of masculinity and ruggedness of persona and physical appearance.

[@tonylopez-russell2631]

he certainly does! hes a nice looking guy! :-)

[@biaseddevilsadvocate4976]

The voice...

[@alyviaveer8908]

they met 8 minutes before the video so Mark watched his cart for 8 minutes and then he gave him a 8 minute video, so wholesome.

[@dannythompson1948]

Great voice. Made me tear up when he said he ate entirely out of dumpsters. I know men like this, they're contractors, Foreman's, dockworkers. Great people. I sincerely hope he's still alive and well.

[@wezzlyn]

He reminds me of William Holden. I'd really like to read his screenplay.

[@coolintensity1]

He looks like a senior Cary Grant and right out of classic 50s Hollywood. Hopefully his ship came in since then.

[@DiegoGarcia-fr3oj]

señor

[@fuzzy4494]

Now that is one g'damn character and with a great freakin voice to match! Who ever seen a homeless guy who's loving life ... blue skies and all. Well, you go out there and flourish, Steve! The world is yours to conquer!!

[@konfyd110]

"As long I am alive, I will strive to thrive." - Martin Letaz

[@BobbyFabuloIllusionniste]

Just love this man ! Hope he'll sell his screenplay.

[@diedericky]

Still want to know what became of him after 10 years.

[@peteoropeza2957]

foolish question senior

[@patrickdesantis5661]

Pete oropeza that would be señor ***

[@Msbuddy08sej]

Senor not senior

[@isras9278]

SEÑOR ... means sir

[@sheldinemurrell5255]

Yes a update on him is needed.

[@JeffreySushi]

excellent voice. he should do voice overs. that'd be GREAT!

[@elainebmack]

Steve has am AMAZING voice. He really should be doing voice over work, commercials for radio and tv, or documentaries. He has an alcohol problem, but so do many actors and writers with big careers. I am reading a biography about William Faulkner, who had terrible problems with alcohol, but always had someone who would sober him up and work with him. I am not judging Steve, but it seems that he has talent. Maybe someone will find him, take the time to bring out his talents.

[@scrimdaddy]

He sounds like a movie star

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

Love this gentleman!! What a sweet soul. He's a very well spoken man.

[@keepitsimple4629]

He's the first arrogant homeless person I've seen, but he is loveable, and I think he just uses it as a cover (bravado).

[@kuallalumpur5417]

Yeah, I thought the same thing.

[@Junk65]

This is my favorite interview ever. This man is very interesting. I have a good friend that is similar. But my friend david is kind of a leach. I had to quit enabling him to be how he is. Not that this man is anything like my friend. He just sounds like him. My friend is basically houseless. He stays on boats that he works on at the marina by asking the owners for a free stay. Also he figured out a way to sleep at his storage space. I finally refused to enable his scam.

[@PenguinWalrus0]

What a voice lol

[@Ulterior1980]

you have 15-20s - you arent giving me shit, its up to you. Nailed it

[@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt]

Wow charisma plus in the voice there, move over 50's through 80's tv show host's and voice over professionals.

[@kennethg1363]

Steve, you've got class.

[@jakeyboy261992]

this guy looks a bit like peter O'toole

[@karenhoward3662]

He's a really nice looking man and that voice. He could tell me a bed time story anytime. Lol I'm so glad he loves life and has such a great outlook on life. Much love sweetie.

[@jasongates-]

This guy cracked me up. He should have done voice overs and or radio. I agree with him. The living of life sucks, but being alive to experience the suckyness is better than being dead. Interesting Mark ended with "What's your last words" instead of "Three wishes." What's his update, now, eleven years later? Since he kept saying "ladies," what he could have done was meet one, and if things got to that point, if she had an extra bedroom, he could have been her live in boyfriend, and do yard work for neighbors to help pay bills, until someone took him up on his offer for the screen play, and he could have used his skills from managing the hotel to try to oversee an acting company, where he could write other screen plays for the stage actors. And, I'm glad he was honest about getting cigarettes and beer. But, good hustle, with the cans and bottles.

[@Acoontey]

He has the awesomest voice ever :D

[@EyesonEnforcement911]

Watch this video first and then just listen to it. The mans voice NEEDS to be on TV

[@sheenagriffith2635]

He said homelessness is tough but im tougher, thats such a smart outlook on life. He also has a good voice. I hope he knows though that there is more to life. God loves him. Jesus lives and Jesus saves.

[@bryanreize1]

i love to be alive.. if only everybody had that attitude

[@johnnydoeva7867]

Coast to Coast AM Radio, FIND THIS MAN!!!!!!! Not only does he have a Radio Voice, he has the natural ability merely simply just speaking!!!!!!!

[@johnnydoeva7867]

#CoastToCoastAMRadio

[@adamfitch-directorvideogra6031]

He NEEDS to get on TV or radio. Classic guy!

[@judybutterfield3919]

Very charming !

[@researchbear3960]

I love this guy!!! He's amazing and he'll make it!! He's charmimg

[@Franaflyby]

This guy's only has 8.00 but here's rich in the spirit. I'd like to see him and his script/screen play get discovered and have great success. His passion for that has kept him going.

[@donnamanzares6293]

He has a wonderful voice and charisma!

[@helenaville5939]

I don't think he's a good enough writer to make it. If he's been writing for all those years and still no success then maybe he needs to try something else. I know this might sound negative or cruel. But he has given away one very big clue as to why he is probably not a good writer. And that is because he talks too much. He constantly interrupted the other guy. Great writers are observers and listeners. They observe people and events and they listen more than they talk. This is what feeds their imagination. They are never big talkers like this guy. He has the looks to be a great actor .... and the voice too. I hope he changes his direction and goes for something else. Hopefully he wil find success and happiness.

[@Yotrymp]

If he could grind in auditioning for parts, he could definitely land something, if not just a small role as an announcer in a movie.

[@sylvialin6453]

Ya i certainly feels the same. He talks non stop though he has a good voice but if im married to him..his talking annoys and irritates me

[@Alien-Earth1]

I hope he is OK and made his dream.

[@diedericky]

How's this Guy doing? I love his attitude . Maybe sold his script?

[@randlecycling2462]

Where is Steve now? We all need to know

[@bwc3821]

This guy is my hero!

[@sheronmckenna5815]

nice man

[@judementz-gibbons2334]

The women smiling and saying hello could be showing compassion rather than other ulterior motives. A smile can make a persons day. Love his gratefulness and appreciation of life no matter how tough. Wonderful outlook, wow

[@Finally23]

How is he now? I hope he is ok.

[@oscarbruhn553]

What a charming man. Hope hes doing well

[@cambleandrade9713]

What a beautiful voice! Start singing mr.

[@AverageAJS]

Poverty is bad, it ruins talents ... Talents that could have enriched the society

[@tracy4591]

That VOICE 😊 ❤!!!! Someone needs to hire him ASAP 💯

[@summerbalmora8969]

I love his voice, he should narrate something

[@wandaratcliff3985]

That man has a voice to die for..he should be on radio

[@peteoropeza2957]

900 push ups I don't think so

[@SuperMilkThistle]

haaaaaaa....funniest comment on here haaaa

[@MrGoogelaar]

Pete oropeza 99.(99% of what he said is bullshit, he lives in a fake heaven.

[@russellnindynine5905]

Not impossible if he does sets of 50

[@camwilliams2827]

Quite a character. I wonder how he is today. He should be making a fortune with that voice alone.

[@SnakeRiverFishing]

the playing board is always an even slate, every person owns their own equal reality, lock, stock, and barrel, free and clear

[@staceysheehan6207]

Equal reality?? Man equally does not exist in this world

[@dawnrazornephilim]

This guy is great, I'd shout him a beer just for the conversation!

[@scott6504]

That guys got a presence to him. Surely life will get better for him.

[@melodiewood1315]

That fellow could talk a person into a permanent coma !!

[@rossgillcreative]

What a character

[@meggrotte4760]

Too bad this guy can't get a job as a voice actor. He's got an amazing voice

[@upnorthvlogs]

This was 14 years ago I always thought the same thing

[@bwc3821]

This poor guy. If only he could get off the cigs and alcohol for a little bit he could save a little money. I hope he gets his screenplay sold.

[@Radnally]

Worst decease in the world.....I'm a romantic. Great line.

[@frankie6849]

I have seen this man before I'm sure of it on KZbin I think perhaps someone else spoke to him but Iv seen him before would never forget that voice

[@musicman76enator]

It's been 12 years now.. Where is Steve now?

[@kkooloo5781]

Make him president immediately

[@tonylopez-russell2631]

I sure hope he doesnt become wasted talent so many others. He really should be in the industry! I wonder how hid screen play is?!

[@mothertourette6483]

He really seems like he's coming out of a good background and I bet he's had lots of chances but he seemed to have boozed it down the drain...

[@selah7779]

🏞He finishes with- " Good Luck with your endeavor here". This man sounds extremely educated, etc. Almost felt like it was his show. He owned the interview. Almost feel punked, was this for reals? Cause if it was, maybe this guy just checked out and decided a life without obligations, always looking for ways to make more money-this current way better suited him ( having control) vs a possible previous indulgent life, or a life where people are sometimes mistreated by employers, management, customers, etc ( like he said, employer asked, now what are you gonna do? Vs. Good luck, etc). He just got tired of all the BS and just checked out. •Like he said, he felt rich ( or something like that) with $8.00. Could feel the security in his voice, knowing he could go buy a cup a coffee, hamburger, etc on this day with his $8.00. Remember times when short on cash and had like $7-$8 found ( lose change-- prior to pay day), it felt so good knowing having that vs having nothing. So thankful to have this change. Could buy a soda, small hamburger, lots of things really. •Prior to virus, most people had everything and still wanted more. •Sometimes everything is never enough ( God forgive some of us/me). Hope to remember this man always and how happy he was with his $8.00. Hope when going to the store it is remembered glad to have $8.00 and to be careful not to overspend or spend recklessly. And to buy what's needed, not what's wanted on every shopping trip. •Normally do help & give the homeless $. One time gave this homeless man $5.00 and bought him hamburgers and cold Gatorade. He was so happy, (he'd been sitting in hot sun) he gathered his items, put his help me please sign in backpack and walked away with that same look the man had when he said, " well I got $8.00"- like he had a million dollars. Because to him, he did. ♡When you have nothing, a little means so much♡. •Pray everyone who reads this does their best to help the homeless. Dont judge, just help please and leave everything else to God. And give till it hurts- meaning, not that its hurting, but let try not to give scraps- let's try to give as we were the ones holding the sign. ✝️☮🤲🙏🙌🙏☮✝️

[@athenamacias5276]

What ever happened with him? Did he get his screen play out?

[@paulcosta8930]

Strong guy. God bless him.

[@hendsonyu5167]

This guy has character!

[@brandtgeiger]

I wonder what he is doing today 11 years later

[@roisinnishe7533]

that voice! wow. alcoholism is a bitch.

[@tarazieminek1947]

Any updates? I want to see his movie (or at least read the screenplay).

[@catherinedoyle1194]

This man is natural movie star .He has a lovely voice and should be in the movies making tons of money with a big blonde o n his arm.

[@garygwin1741]

The Key to the End of these people's Suffering is JESUS

[@bvegannow1936]

Convince gov to let everyone that wants use an acre of free tax free land to grow their own food and live on. Ban farm subsidies. End taxes on lower middle class

[@kuallalumpur5417]

4:29 and 4:34 He activated the Sylvester Stallone Mode.