Warren, on the other hand, has had decisions to make. He could have used this as an excuse for despair and indulgence of many kinds. Anybody would listen to his melodrama sympathetically at this point, and give him all the sympathy he could want. Instead, he tells Letterman that the lesson he has learned is simply to "enjoy every sandwich." He's spending time with his family- and writing and recording new music at a fevered pace.
Beyond whatever music he creates in these twilight days, Mr. Zevon is adding a worthy concluding chapter to his story. A good ending makes a good movie. His dignity and refinement and focus and calm manner add up to a state of grace worthy of a man.
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