I think historically America has been pretty tolerant. It seems when there’s a mass influx from one place, that’s when it becomes problematic for Americans.
BILLY JOELThe 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.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I see the winos talking to themselves and I can understand.
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I’ve passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage. I found that just surviving was a noble fight.
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Don’t be afraid to try again everyone goes south every now and then.
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If you make music for the human needs you have within yourself, then you do it for all humans who need the same things.
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I hope it does not take the rest of my life until I find what it is I’ve been looking for.
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Ain’t no rainbows shining on me, shades of gray are the colors I see.
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Don’t wait for answers, just take your chances. Don’t ask me why.
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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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Sing us a song you’re the piano man. Sing us a song tonight. Cause we’re all in the mood for a melody, And you’ve got us feeling all right.
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Hot funk, cold punk, even if it’s old junk, it’s still rock and roll to me.
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You should never argue with a crazy mind, you ought to know my now.
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I guess some people in classical music can keep going until they kick (die) and the (Rolling) Stones are definitely pushing the envelope but I wonder if here’s a time when you have to face whether you are as good as you used to be.
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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.
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I have long admired Steinway pianos for their qualities of tone, clarity, pitch consistency, touch responsiveness, and superior craftsmanship.
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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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