Leaving his Mark in the catering business
May 12, 2003 | 12:00am
With boldness and confidence, Mark Bernard Dy applies himself to what he is good at. Preparing delicious dishes and desserts is his idea of having a feast. From washing dishes to serving, Mark, 30, puts to work his zeal as an entrepreneur. He is passionate about his skills in concocting paellas, clam stews and fresh fruit frulatto drinks, tastefully brought to your home through his Mark D’s Catering.
At 5’8", our Atenean bachelor reflects on the wonderful sounds of a cash register, ingenuity in the kitchen and having a sensual bath.
What sounds do you love?
The sound of the cash register.
What is your greatest regret?
That I wasn’t in the office with Bill and Monica.
Do you believe that you have the true religion?
To those who believe, no proof is necessary. To those who do not believe, no proof is available.
On what occasion do you lie?
We are inundated with lies. Look at Iraq, it has now become the capital of vibrant colors and sounds.
Which living person do you admire most?
Oprah Winfrey. I think that God uses her as a tool in making a difference in the lives of people. Her benevolence is worthy of emulation.
What is your passion?
Preparing and serving delectable edibles
How do you resolve your conflicts?
Find myself a quiet place and listen to my messengers of intuition.
What film influenced your life?
The yet to be shown top grosser I’m Too Mark For That!
What talent would you most like to have?
Ingenuity. It’s the most important ingredient in the kitchen.
What is your greatest fear?
It is said that man’s greatest fear is rejection. Fear is an acronym for False Expectations Appearing Real.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
My partiality in taking risks. What’s life without risks?
What is your motto?
Life has to be more of a yes than a no.
If you had the chance to change something in your life, what would that be?
Would want to live in Europe. I’m too Mark for all the helter-skelter and the muggy weather of Manila.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Relaxing with sensual music while I am bathing.
What words or phrases do you overuse?
I’m too Mark for that!
Which historical character would you like to have been?
Rudy Giuliani. Most people did not think that he would be able to do what he did on 9-11. He rose to the occasion.
Which character of fiction can you most identify with?
Santiago from The Alchemist. I continue to take directions on how to search for my treasure.
Which famous quotation would you have wanted to be the author of?
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Not praying
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