A Privilege, a Blessing

From an amazing interview with Susan Sontag by Evans Chan

Maryna sat down and looked into the mirror. Surely she was weeping because she was so happy–unless a happy life is impossible, and the highest a human being can attain is a heroic life. Happiness comes in many forms; to have lived for art is a privilege, a blessing”

More links to Sontag articles on the web.