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 JOELWhy don’t the Beatles get back together? Why don’t nobody sing of romance?
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I never said I wasn’t going to play any more. I don’t know where that came from.
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When I see an entire community disenfranchised, it disturbs me. Not that I’m a message guy, per se. I write about people. I like to write about human beings, not crap political rhetoric.
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What will it take for you to believe in me, the way that I believe in you?
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Ain’t no rainbows shining on me, shades of gray are the colors I see.
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Though it’s crucial to make a living, that shouldn’t be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.
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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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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
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You should never argue with a crazy mind, you ought to know my now.
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If it seems like I’ve been lost in ‘lets remember’, If it seems I’m gettin’ older and missin’ my younger days, well you shoulda known me much better, cause the past is something that never got in my way.
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Only the good die young.
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You’ve got your passion. You’ve got your pride. But don’t you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true.
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I had a melody and a rhythm and chords, but nothing to talk about.
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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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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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People pay a lot of money to go see shows now, they don’t wanna know about your technical problems, or if you’re not feeling good, they don’t wanna know we have a glitch. It’s their night, you better do something to earn that money.
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