“All your life you had to stand in line
Still you’re standing on your feet.
All your choices made you change your mind
Now your calendar's complete.
Don't wait for answers
Just take your chances
Don't ask me why.”

—  Billy Joel

Don't Ask Me Why.
Song lyrics, Glass Houses (1980)

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