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 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.
BILLY JOELShe’s got a smile that heals me.
BILLY JOELSometimes that’s what it takes. You’re only human, you’re allowed to make your share of mistakes.
BILLY JOELCritics have said I write without spontaneity, in cold blood. I don’t. I write in hot blood.
BILLY JOELI definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.
BILLY JOELI’ve come to realize that life is not a musical comedy, it’s a Greek tragedy.
BILLY JOELIn hell there’s a big hotel where the bar just closed and the windows never opened. No phone so you can’t call home, and the TV works, but the clicker is broken.
BILLY JOELShe can kill with her smile, she can wound with her eyes.
BILLY JOELThey say there’s a heaven for those who wait, some say it’s better I say it ain’t.
BILLY JOELI don’t know why I go to extremes.
BILLY JOELYou can pay Uncle Sam with all your overtime, is that all you get for your money?
BILLY JOELI sold my house to Jerry Seinfeld.
BILLY JOELThey say that these are not the best of times, but they’re the only times I’ve ever known. And I believe there is a time for meditation in cathedrals of our own.
BILLY JOELSergeant O’Leary is walking the beat, at night he becomes a bar tender.
BILLY JOELDon’t go changing to try and please me You never let me down before Don’t imagine you’re too familiar And I don’t see you anymore I would not leave you in times of trouble
BILLY JOELI’m single but interviewing.
BILLY JOEL