I just came to post this as I came across the interview while flipping channels. The quip about not being dead yet shows the guy still has a sense of humour. He seemed acutely aware of his situation during the interview. He may be using music as a coping mechanism but definitely not as an escape. He's facing it head on.
Direct link if anyone cares:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/g...view-1.3804422