In a way, we are magicians. We are alchemists, sorcerers and wizards. We are a very strange bunch. But there is great fun in being a wizard.
BILLY JOELSome love is just a lie of the heart, the cold remains of what began with a passionate heart.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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Most of my songs are written in one sitting, two sittings maybe. Those are the ones I like the best, anyway.
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There’s nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.
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I’ve played all kinds of places, laid all kinds of girls.
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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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I was having a hard time a couple of years ago… I’m a good driver, I just had bad luck.
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I don’t know why I go to extremes.
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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.
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I could walk away from anyone I ever knew, but I can’t walk away from you.
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Well we’re waiting here in Allentown For the Pennsylvania we never found For the promises our teachers gave If we worked hard If we behaved So the graduations hang on the wall But they never really helped us at all No they never taught us what was real.
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You’ve got to be hard, like the rock in that old rock & roll.
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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.
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Do what’s good for you Or you’re not good for anybody
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Give us this day our daily discount outlet merchandise…
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We all end in the ocean. We all start in the streams. We’re all carried along, by the river of dreams.
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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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