Mark Davies

With a Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology from Princeton University, I taught, published and lectured for 30 years in private schools and colleges.

I was fortunate to be able to retire early, and returned to an early interest in songs and music. I joined TAXI, submitted songs, and managed to get some music on TV. With this encouragement, I took piano lessons, and have been submitting both songs and instrumentals for several years. Much has been forwarded, but not much accepted. Hope springs eternal...

Since I am not a performer, I produce my songs and instrumentals in a music studio. After working with some very talented singers, I realized that they all have to be actors. So I took acting lessons, and began acting in film and television several years ago. I have been cast in leading and supporting roles in commercial, educational, legal and documentary films, in TV programs, and independent films. I have worked with English, French and German scripts.

I am grateful for the musical education I have received from TAXI reviewers over the years. Most critiques seem to me on target, and many of my most enthusiastic and encouraging reviewers have been those who returned my submissions simply because they were off target. Don't get discouraged!