In an age of incompetence, I’ve been able to last in this crazy business. I actually know how to play my ax and write a song. That’s my job.
BILLY JOELMusicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I don’t belong in limos or private jets or on stage with people cheering me but that’s what’s kept me grounded because I know it’s not right.
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You get paid like a really good call girl. Walking offstage is like the walk of shame.
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I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints – the sinners are much more fun.
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You can linger too long in your dreams.
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You may be wrong, but you may be right.
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Rock and roll cola wars, I can’t take it any more.
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I started taking piano lessons when I was about four years old. My parents were both musicians. So I took piano lessons.
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Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
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I would not leave you in your times of trouble. We never could have come this far. I took the good times, I’ll take the bad times, I’ll take you just the way you are.
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If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.
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You want to give people a reason to hate my guts more? I’m making more money.
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But I promised myself if I ever get to a point where I can help somebody that’s trying to learn how to do this, that I would try to do that.
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And you know that when the truth is told that you can get what you want or you can just get old.
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I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.
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As long as there are memories, yesterday remains. As long as there is hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as there is friendship, today is beautiful.
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