"...throw away the best time of their lives" I would find this characterization depends heavily on the person. I'm much more happier at pushing 40 than when I

"...throw away the best time of their lives" I would find this characterization depends heavily on the person. I'm much more happier at pushing 40 than when I was in my 20:s. "the relief that I could keep fucking up and partying was immense" I would rephrase that: People are happiest when they can be true to their inner self and are able to do those things which bring them pleasure. Not all people enjoy parties, for example...