When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory.
BILLY JOELThey say there’s a heaven for those who wait, some say it’s better I say it ain’t.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true. When will you realize… Vienna waits for you.
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It’s alright, you can afford to lose a day or two
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What if she figures out you’re not very smart?
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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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We might be laughing a bit too loud, but that never hurt no one
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I haven’t met the person I can sustain a relationship with yet. So I’m discontented about that. I’m angry with myself. I have regrets.
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Honesty is the best part of any art form. If you don’t have that, you’re kidding yourself and your listener.
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Call you up in the middle of the night. It’s awful hard trying to make love long distance, but I really need stimulation.
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Someday we’ll all be gone, but lullabies go on and on / They never die, that’s how you and I will be
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Some people stay away from the door for the chance of it opening up.
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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 have been both praised and criticized. The criticism stung, but the praise sometimes bothered me even more. To have received such praise and honors has always been puzzling to me.
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Critics have said I write without spontaneity, in cold blood. I don’t. I write in hot blood.
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Say goodbye to the oldies, but goodies, because the good old days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems
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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.
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