From Acting to Caregiving: Mark Steven Porro's Journey and Family Tales
Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, director, and now a best-selling, award-winning author. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny debut memoir—chronicles his multitasking adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. OH - and he lives in the South of France, one of Hersh's favorite spots in the world. So, a chat like this was inevitable!
Key Points
- Mark Steven Porro's journey of caregiving for his mother transformed their relationship and led to the creation of his memoir, "A Cup of Tea on the Commode."
- Mark's father, an inventive chemist, left behind a legacy of unique snack recipes, which Mark pursued as a business endeavor to honor his memory.
- Mark's acting career included notable experiences such as working on the film "Cast Away" with Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis, highlighting his versatility and passion for storytelling.
Connect with Mark
https://acupofteaonthecommode.org https://www.facebook.com/teaonthe https://www.youtube.com/@acupofteaonthecommode https://twitter.com/teaonthe https://www.instagram.com/a_cup_of_tea_on_the_commode https://www.linkedin.com/in/markporro https://www.pinterest.fr/acupofteaonthecommode https://www.tiktok.com/@markstevenporro
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