2009-06-22 : THIS ARTICLE APPEARED IN THE "ZONDAGOCHTENDBLAD," JUNE 21, 2009 (HEEMSKERK, BEVERWIJK, WIJK AAN ZEE, VELSEN-NOORD) Mark C. Deren was born in Pennsylvania in the U.S., but has lived in Heemskerk since 1993. People know him from his work at the swimming pool complex "De Waterakkers.” He's better known for his popular radio program “Mark from Holland.” In his two-hour per week show, Mark interviews international artists. Many times he has brought "big names" to Radio Heemskerk.
Q. What does your Sunday look like? A. I eat an American breakfast, eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, and coffee. I try to do some exercise, roller blading, jogging, swimming, and/or cycling. At 8:00 PM, I sort through my apx. 1,700 CDs for music for the show. At 9:00 PM I start my broadcast on Radio Heemskerk.
Q. With whom would you like to change places for a day? A. With Floortje Dessing en Chris Zegers van het RTL Travel TV Programma.
Q.What would your first action as Mayor be? A. I’d give the swimming complex in Heemskerk a new outside swimming pool and recreation area.
Q.Which national newspaper do you like better, the Telegraaf or the Volkskrant? A. The Telegraaf (I was featured in it one time.)
Q. Most beautiful place? A. The coast of Southeast Alaska, or something local; The Leidseplein in Amsterdam (an area for concerts, etc.)
Q. Nicest job ever? A. Traveling to palaces in my job in Palm Beach, FL as business manager to a World famous portrait painter.
Q. What do you miss in the region? A. A breakfast restaurant in the American style with large coffee cups.
Q. What’s your motto? A. Follow your dreams and smile much.
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