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!

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(0:00) Introduction and Mark's background (1:06) Welcoming Mark Steven Porro (2:11) Mark's book "A Cup of Tea on the Commode" (4:33) Switch from acting to caregiving and snack business (7:00) Exploring family dynamics and caregiving (10:09) Delving into Mark's family history (16:27) Mark's personal reflections on life choices (19:28) Sibling dynamics and international living (20:14) Mark's acting career and industry insights (24:31) Memorable audition stories (26:33) Mark's journey into writing (29:14) Future projects and book adaptations (31:17) Book success and its impact on readers