Roger Ebert is probably the best living reviewer of movies and with the exception of Martin Scorcese the most learned man about film. Some years ago beset by illnes that severly constrained day to day living, Roger Ebert began to adapt to his new constraints via implementing technology (including twitter) and a new outlook on living. in 2010 Esquire conducted a long and thoughtful interview with Mr Ebert which I recently re-read. It continues to be one of the most compelling pieces I have ever read. A sample of what you will find if you click on the link is here...

I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn't always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out.

Read more: http://www.esquire.com/features/roger-ebert-0310-7#ixzz0gDmqUh0D