I consider myself to be an inept pianist, a bad singer, and a merely competent songwriter. …
BILLY JOELI’ve crashed my car three times.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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Out of respect for the things that I was never destined to do, I have learned that my strengths are a result of my weaknesses, my success is due to my failures, and my style is directly related to my limitations.
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In every heart there is a room, a sanctuary safe and strong, to heal the wounds from lovers past, until a new one comes along…
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It’s alright, you can afford to lose a day or two
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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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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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Usually when I’m writing, I try to write fairly quickly. If a song sits around too long, it starts to take on a stink.
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Rock and roll cola wars, I can’t take it any more.
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So many faces in and out of my life Some will last Some will be just now and then. Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes I’m afraid it’s time for goodbye again.
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There are people who have lost every trace of human kindness.
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And the only people I fear are those who never have doubts… Save us all from arrogant men, and all the causes they’re for.
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It should be easy for a man who’s strong to say he’s sorry or admit when he’s wrong.
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Nobody who ever becomes big comes back here.” And I felt so sad for this kid, he seemed so bitter about it. I said, “Well, I’m coming back, no matter what.”
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You’re not the only one who’s made mistakes, but they’re the only things that you can truly call your own.
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Working too hard can give you a heart-attack.
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Sing us a song you’re the piano man. Sing us a song tonight. Cause we’re all in the mood for a melody, And you’ve got us feeling all right.
BILLY JOEL







