Enjoy Every Sandwich
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- Warren Zevon appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman in October 2002, knowing he had terminal cancer, and their conversation about life and death became deeply compelling and memorable.
- Zevon famously said 'you're supposed to enjoy every sandwich,' emphasizing the value of every moment, even in the face of mortality.
- Years later, the author reflects on this while eating a bad airport sandwich, realizing the point may be to simply notice and be present rather than pretending everything is wonderful.
- The interaction has stayed with the author, and a new interpretation emerges: 'Take a bite. Taste it. You're here.'