More people to discuss TT with is awesome, so welcome!
If he would realise that there really is something going on between Gary and Rob, being the sweet, nice and caring person that he is, I have a feeling he would back down for the sake of them, no matter how much it would break his heart.
You're absolutely right about that. Mark does seem to have a bit of a self-sacrificing streak, and I could definitely see him doing what he could to see his friends happy, even if it meant his own unhappiness. Again, I'll say, Poor Mark.
But the question is, could Gary and Robbie ever do something like that to Mark? So, maybe a threesome would be the best solution ;)
I don't think Gary would consciously hurt Mark. And Robbie would only do it accidentally, because he's impulsive and doesn't always think things through. So yes, a threesome would probably be the best solution all 'round. But it would be darn tricky to manage with those three.
I'm with you on this, there is just something about him. He just feels so genuine, always smiling and even on camera he always laughs from the heart, I love that about him :D
Well put! His authenticity, and his enthusiasm, are definitely large parts of why I find him so compelling. But also his vulnerability in the face of what is no doubt a brutal business. I'm a recent convert to TT, so I wasn't around when events unfolded last spring, but it's pretty extraordinary to read about them now, and see the footage in Look Back Don't Stare. I also find it interesting that he's clearly the most emotionally open when they're performing (his adoration of both Robbie and Gary is pretty clear when they're performing) but he's also frequently the one who reveals the least in interviews. Halo has also pointed out that the other members of the band will spill their guts about their own problems, and their issues with other band members, but they never say too much about Mark, except what a lovely man he is. I have a feeling they're all a bit protective of him.
In spite of that vulnerability, though, it's also interesting that he's clearly a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the look of their shows and the way things are staged. There's an interview I've seen somewhere (can't remember if it's LBDS or somewhere else) where Gary points out how much Mark drives them mad when he's being a perfectionist over the look of the show. But he says it with great affection.
That said, I also fancy the pants off him and think he's wayyyy hot and sexy!
Yes! Definitely! While Howard is usually more like my usual taste in blokes, there is something utterly compelling about Mark. That smile! That hair! That crazy dress sense!
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If he would realise that there really is something going on between Gary and Rob, being the sweet, nice and caring person that he is, I have a feeling he would back down for the sake of them, no matter how much it would break his heart.
You're absolutely right about that. Mark does seem to have a bit of a self-sacrificing streak, and I could definitely see him doing what he could to see his friends happy, even if it meant his own unhappiness. Again, I'll say, Poor Mark.
But the question is, could Gary and Robbie ever do something like that to Mark? So, maybe a threesome would be the best solution ;)
I don't think Gary would consciously hurt Mark. And Robbie would only do it accidentally, because he's impulsive and doesn't always think things through. So yes, a threesome would probably be the best solution all 'round. But it would be darn tricky to manage with those three.
I'm with you on this, there is just something about him. He just feels so genuine, always smiling and even on camera he always laughs from the heart, I love that about him :D
Well put! His authenticity, and his enthusiasm, are definitely large parts of why I find him so compelling. But also his vulnerability in the face of what is no doubt a brutal business. I'm a recent convert to TT, so I wasn't around when events unfolded last spring, but it's pretty extraordinary to read about them now, and see the footage in Look Back Don't Stare. I also find it interesting that he's clearly the most emotionally open when they're performing (his adoration of both Robbie and Gary is pretty clear when they're performing) but he's also frequently the one who reveals the least in interviews. Halo has also pointed out that the other members of the band will spill their guts about their own problems, and their issues with other band members, but they never say too much about Mark, except what a lovely man he is. I have a feeling they're all a bit protective of him.
In spite of that vulnerability, though, it's also interesting that he's clearly a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the look of their shows and the way things are staged. There's an interview I've seen somewhere (can't remember if it's LBDS or somewhere else) where Gary points out how much Mark drives them mad when he's being a perfectionist over the look of the show. But he says it with great affection.
That said, I also fancy the pants off him and think he's wayyyy hot and sexy!
Yes! Definitely! While Howard is usually more like my usual taste in blokes, there is something utterly compelling about Mark. That smile! That hair! That crazy dress sense!