“They say there's a heaven for those who will wait
Some say it's better but I say it ain't.
I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints
Sinners are much more fun…
And only the good die young.”

—  Billy Joel

Only the Good Die Young.
Song lyrics, The Stranger (1977)

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