"I was a writer, so I was lucky."

One of the many reasons I'm grateful I live in the age of the internet is Roger Ebert's blog. With every entry, he makes me think, assess, examine, appreciate.

The best thing that happened to me was a full-page photo in Esquire, showing exactly how I look today. No point in denying it. No way to hide it. Better for it to be out there. You don't like it, that's your problem. I'm happy I don't look worse. I made a simple decision to just get on with life. I was a writer, so I was lucky...