He is also known as the Sultan of Soup, the Marquis of Music, and Brevity Boy. He is respected for his musical knowledge and on-air execution. In 1998 he was awarded the prestigious Bill McKeever Award for programming excellence and on-air artistry. Mark expresses surprise when volunteers tell him he sometimes inspires fear. Rare visitors confirm that Mark's tiny apartment is furnished only with the pad, a massive refrigerator, a stereo system, esoteric books and magazines in a plethora of languages, and an electronic dartboard.
Visitors sit on the floor.