"I'll sleep when I'm dead"

Warren Zevon's quote "I'll rest when I'm dead" mirrors his mindset towards life. The statement recommends that he is willing to work tirelessly and push himself to the restriction, ignoring his body's need for rest until it is no more a choice. It is a declaration of defiance versus the inevitability of death as well as the concept that he will not be kept back by something so ordinary as rest. Zevon was known for his enthusiasm and drive, and also the quote suggests that he saw life as a constant battle to attain one's goals, also if it implied sacrificing personal well-being while doing so.