Marchese simply responds by saying "Pleasure isn’t a small thing," and that's the crux of things here. Those little moments of happiness that music can provide in the middle of all chaos—they're essential. Matthews is reluctant to accept that at first, and maybe being rich and famous and coping with almost unimaginable loss will do that to a person. But deep down, he seems to understand that this all has some value. And Marchese is good enough to pull that out of him. You should read the whole interview over at Vulture.Follow Alex Robert Ross on Twitter.It’s an interesting question, because I think about the injustice of things. I wonder why I’ve been so fortunate when I’m as undeserving as anybody. When I hear people that are excessively wealthy or excessively successful saying, “Well, I’ve worked for everything I have…” Hang on one second. What are you talking about? You think you’re working harder than the guy who digs ditches for a living? Trade places with him for a week and then talk to me how hard you worked. Again, I’m so grateful for what I have, but the amount I’ve been rewarded does not square with my beliefs. It’s hard to wrap my head around how perversely well-paid I am. But I do think in my actions—in going out and bringing people joy with music—that there’s good purpose in what I do.