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.
BILLY JOELIf I need a cause for celebration, Or a comfort I can use to ease my mind, I rely on my imagination, And I dream of an imaginary time.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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So before we end And then begin We’ll drink a toast to how it’s been A few more hours to be complete A few more nights on satin sheets A few more times that I can say, I’ve loved these days.
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Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.
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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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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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You can’t go the distance with too much resistance
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There was only really one accident that was kinda bad but it was nothing to do with booze, just bad luck…
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You’ve got to be hard, like the rock in that old rock & roll.
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Hope you don’t think this is Billy Joel unplugged. I’m a piano player. I’m already unplugged.
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They say there’s a heaven for those who wait, some say it’s better I say it ain’t.
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You’ve given me the best of you, but now I need the rest of you.
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As long as there are memories, yesterday remains. As long as there is hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as there is friendship, today is beautiful.
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No matter what culture you’re from, everyone loves music.
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Davey Crocket, Peter Pan, Elvis Presley, Disneyland.
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Some people stay away from the door for the chance of it opening up.
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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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