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.”
BILLY JOELDon’t go changing, to try and please me You never let me down before.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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Some people stay away from the door for the chance of it opening up.
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I see the winos talking to themselves and I can understand.
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Only the good die young.
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I think historically America has been pretty tolerant. It seems when there’s a mass influx from one place, that’s when it becomes problematic for Americans.
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She’s got a smile that heals me.
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I’m probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when I was 14-to meet women. …
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I can’t think of one person I’ve ever met who didn’t like some type of music.
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I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.
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You’ve got yoga, I’ve got beer. You got overpriced, I got weird.
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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 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.
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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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I started taking piano lessons when I was about four years old. My parents were both musicians. So I took piano lessons.
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I may be an antique like the Stones, but antiques are valuable.
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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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