Steve Almond's Happiness

Powell's collared the ubiquitous Steve Almond for a brief sitdown at Ink Q&A.

What is your idea of absolute happiness?
Eating a well-engineered piece of chocolate, in bed, with my lady, naked, having written something of worth earlier in the day.

I get the feeling he experiences this absolute happiness on a regular basis. Sure, Steve, go right ahead and gloat.