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Mark S. King
October 2, 2008 My Alter Ego: Anita Mann A Video Blog  Subscribe to Mark's Blog or learn about blog subscriptions
6:03 p.m. This is one of those weeks when my diseases -- HIV and addiction -- take a back seat to "real life" and the pleasures it can provide. Although, like a noisy passenger, sometimes the back seat is just as intrusive. My brother Dick is visiting this week. He's also gay, in recovery, and we share a healthy sense of humor as perfectly as our shared DNA. He's here to rehearse and perform a show we've written for a conference this weekend for gays and lesbians in recovery. It's a silly show with serious undertones, and that's an apt description for our time together. Dick somehow escaped becoming HIV positive himself, but lost a lover of 13 years to the disease. Memories of that terrible time have faded but stubbornly remain. His subsequent drug addiction raged terribly until he found recovery and has been clean for 14 years now. What an inspiration he is to me.  My brother Dick, sewing a costume for a show Meanwhile, I'll give you a look at one of the numbers in the show, at the risk of ruining any hope of finding a date through this blog. It's Anita Mann, my alter ego in the show, performing her classic "TV Set" number. It takes a real man to roast his own masculinity, right? Episode Two: Anita Mann In the meantime, please be well. Mark To contact Mark, click here.
Comment by: Mark
(Saudi Arabia)
Wed., Jul. 22, 2009 at 7:13 am EDT Fantastic Mark! Surfed through all your video blogs today - this was the last one I viewed and it really made me laugh hard. Am glad you're recovering well, have what looks like great family and friends - you're a wealthy man with a full life. God Bless.
Comment by: RAJA
(MAUI)
Fri., Jan. 16, 2009 at 6:01 pm EST FUNNY AS ALL GET OUT...COME TO MAUI AND PERFORM AT THE MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER...COCONUT CABARET. CONTACT NORA BURNS. ROCK ON... LUV N' ALOHA... RAJA feastonthebeach.com
Comment by: flexiboy
(atlanta, ga)
Sun., Nov. 9, 2008 at 10:41 pm EST Clever and funny! I hope you will let us know when you plan to perform here in the Rotten Peach. Great entertainment!
Comment by: Prince
(Camden, NJ)
Fri., Oct. 24, 2008 at 12:28 am EDT Very good entertainment...keep up the good work.
Comment by: PSUEC
(Kansas City, MO)
Thu., Oct. 23, 2008 at 7:15 pm EDT Love you and Anita!!!!!!!
Comment by: Barbara Abrams
(Decatur, GA)
Sun., Oct. 12, 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT Thanks for making me laugh and please let me know when you'll be doing a show in our "Atlanta" area. I was thinking of you as MARLEY - chains and all. But, now ANITA (awesome) Much Love, Barbara
Comment by: Drew
(Sydney , Australia)
Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT OMFG !!!!!!!!! i have seen a number of drag acts over my oh so GAY life . But i have to say...that was Fabulous!! I hear the SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS CALLING.............................................................ANITA MANN!!!!!!!! Wonderful ! Cheers Drew xxoo
Comment by: Max
(Chicago, IL)
Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 at 9:30 pm EDT i was so pleased to be there in Atlanta recently to see this LIVE. Thanks Mark for making me laugh and for looking so hot in sequins. xoxo Max
Comment by: Maxx
(Philadelphia, PA)
Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 at 9:24 am EDT Wonderful..... Thank you for the laugh this morning....
Comment by: Hal King
(Grand Rapids, MI)
Fri., Oct. 10, 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT I can't sing or dance and I don't look good in a sparkly black frock, but I am a great laugher and Mark knocked another one out of the park with this rendition of Anita. Mark is truly gifted and I should know. He is my little brother. Dick is gifted too, but we try to keep him out of a dress no matter the sparkliness.
Comment by: Jim Keagler
(fort Lauderdale)
Fri., Oct. 10, 2008 at 9:42 am EDT Great as always Mark. You are so entertaining. I really miss this part of my life. We always had so much fun with Anita and her Armor friends. Love to you as always.
Comment by: Ricardo
(Caracas, Venezuela.)
Thu., Oct. 9, 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT I love you, Mark... Anita... Mark... Marknita.... MARK. =-)
Comment by: NL
(Palm Springs, CA)
Thu., Oct. 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT That is certainly one of the most clever and entertaining numbers I've seen in a long time. Making it more wonderful is that you performed it to a great song recorded by the late Nancy Lamott. I am certain she was loving every minute of it wherever her beautiful soul may be. I hope Anita Mann makes an appearance in Palm Springs in the very near future.
Comment by: Phil
(Panama City.Fl)
Thu., Oct. 9, 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT What a wonderful performance. I would love to attend a live show! Love you, keep up the wonderful work!
Comment by: dpmduran
(Houston, TX)
Thu., Oct. 9, 2008 at 10:17 am EDT Very clever use of technology, in a classic cabaret setting. Liza, I'm sure, would have loved to think of this one.
Comment by: David Lee
(Washington, DC)
Thu., Oct. 9, 2008 at 5:45 am EDT Video plays in 1% spurts. Disappointed.
Comment by: Marc O'Gwynn
(Atlanta, GA)
Wed., Oct. 8, 2008 at 9:43 pm EDT Oh GIRL......I am sure sorry I missed this one!! Sorry I didn't see you this week - I didn't make it to st. mark on Tuesday PM. Hope to see you Saturday - want to catch "W" after it starts?? Stay Clean - Marc O.
Comment by: Sustiva Wonder
(Toronto, Canada)
Wed., Oct. 8, 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT Oh Anita, we love you madly. Sustiva Wonder, Pariah Carey, Ivy Unit, K.S. Spaught, Strawberry Ensure and Sarah Conversion. POZPLANET.COM MYSPACE.COM/POZPLANET POZPLANET on FACEBOOK
Comment by: Mark King
(L.A.)
Wed., Oct. 8, 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT Yes, I am Mark King, not the more infamous-Frock-wearing one shown above, but a Mark King none the less. I must admit I cringed when I saw MY name displayed in the headline with alter ego Anita Mann. I thought, oh what has this queen gone and done now and how many friends am I going to get calls from requesting tickets? I watched the episode two clip and was on the floor laughing. Original, clever and worth the cost of a few dates and snickers from my friends. Keep up the good work -- you do make a difference. Mark King
Comment by: I Can Relate!
(Orlando, FL)
Wed., Oct. 8, 2008 at 7:25 pm EDT Fantastically funny! Thanks for the lift!
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My Fabulous Disease Mark S. King has been an active AIDS activist, writer and community organization leader since the early 1980s in Los Angeles. He has been an outspoken advocate for prevention education and for issues important to those living with HIV. Diagnosed in 1985, Mark has held positions with the Los Angeles Shanti Foundation, AID Atlanta and AIDS Survival Project, and is an award-winning writer. He continues his volunteer work as an AIDS educator and speaker for conferences and events. Speaking Engagements Profile
Subscribe to Mark's Blog Recent Posts: May 27, 2009 - My Search for Meaning April 22, 2009 - You Gotta Have Friends March 25, 2009 - Treating My Facial Wasting January 28, 2009 - Mark's R-rated S.E.X. Blog January 13, 2009 - The Drug Addict Takes A Holiday November 20, 2008 - Taking Care of Hal November 10, 2008 - Oprah Comes Calling October 2, 2008 - My Alter Ego: Anita Mann September 24, 2008 - My Fabulous Disease  View an excerpt of Mark's book To read PDF, click here Interviews With Mark:
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