I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.
BILLY JOELEven when I stop performing or stop making records I won’t stop being creative. Songwriting is a good outlet.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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You’ve got to be hard, like the rock in that old rock & roll.
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I have a theory that the only original things we ever do are mistakes.
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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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Where have you been hanging out lately honey? You can’t dress trashy ’til you spend a lot of money.
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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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I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.
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Only the good die young.
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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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I remember reading about how the decline of the steel industry had been affecting the Lehigh Valley, and I decided that’s what I was going to write the song about.
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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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There was an edge of, ‘Go away kid, you’re bothering me’. I’ve kicked myself a million times since. I could’ve discovered Whitney Houston.
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We might be laughing a bit too loud, but that never hurt no one
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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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Give us this day our daily discount outlet merchandise…
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Don’t go changing, to try and please me You never let me down before.
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