The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is probably a better way to get to know our country than by what politicians or airline commercials represent.
BILLY JOELIf I need a cause for celebration, Or a comfort I can use to ease my mind, I rely on my imagination, And I dream of an imaginary time.
More Billy Joel Quotes
-
-
Slow down you’re doing fine You can’t be everything you want to be Before your time Although it’s so romantic on the borderline tonight Too bad but it’s the life you lead
BILLY JOEL -
You’ve given me the best of you, but now I need the rest of you.
BILLY JOEL -
Even when I stop performing or stop making records I won’t stop being creative. Songwriting is a good outlet.
BILLY JOEL -
If I need a cause for celebration, Or a comfort I can use to ease my mind, I rely on my imagination, And I dream of an imaginary time.
BILLY JOEL -
Honesty is such a lonely word. Everyone is so untrue.
BILLY JOEL -
I was drawn to boxing because I got beat up as a kid. I was the kid with the piano books in a New York neighbourhood.
BILLY JOEL -
Musicians want to be the loud voice for so many quiet hearts.
BILLY JOEL -
You can speak your mind But not on my time.
BILLY JOEL -
Don’t make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money.
BILLY JOEL -
I’m in a New York state of mind
BILLY JOEL -
When I was 19, I made my first good week’s pay as a club musician. It was enough money for me to quit my job at the factory and still pay the rent and buy some food. I freaked.
BILLY JOEL -
You may never understand How the stranger is inspired For he is not always evil, And he is not always wrong.
BILLY JOEL -
I’m not sure about life after this; god knows I’m not a spiritual man.
BILLY JOEL -
You’re having a hard time and lately you don’t feel so good; You’re getting a bad reputation in your neighborhood. It’s alright, it’s alright.
BILLY JOEL -
I’m writing for the sake of writing music. Whether it gets heard or not isn’t an issue for me. It keeps my own juices going and my mind active.
BILLY JOEL