Somebody, it may have been Redd Sullivan, organised a benefit concert for Cyril Tawney when he was ill one time. Noel Murphy who was performing at this benefit is reputed to have said to Redd at one point. "If Cyril dies, do we get paid?"
Now that was years ago, and dear old Cyril has since alas gone before, but at the time it was said, it was funny. Had many years not elapsed between the concert and Cyril's demise, it would NOT have been funny. So I think it's a case for the old saying 'Circumstances alter cases'

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