It's also possible that there's been so much hype about The Sopranos that it's got a lot to live up to. I'd also say that it definitely gets better in later series (still don't think it's as good as The Wire)
Exactly. Some years ago I passed my dad's age when he died. He woke up one morning feeling poorly; he was dead within a couple of days.
Seize every day you have - and ignore all those signs of ageing