I never said I wasn’t going to play any more. I don’t know where that came from.
BILLY JOELI always loved music, so I would probably either be in a band with another group of people, or an arranger, a producer, a musicologist, a music history guy, something to do with music. Either that, or I would probably be in jail. Or dead.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I don’t belong in limos or private jets or on stage with people cheering me but that’s what’s kept me grounded because I know it’s not right.
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When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory.
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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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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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The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is probably a better way to get to know our country than by what politicians or airline commercials represent.
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I’m writing for the sake of writing music. Whether it gets heard or not isn’t an issue for me. It keeps my own juices going and my mind active.
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You only beat me if you get me to hate.
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Honesty is such a lonely word. Everyone is so untrue.
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I’m single but interviewing.
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Why don’t the Beatles get back together? Why don’t nobody sing of romance?
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What if she figures out you’re not very smart?
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And you know that when the truth is told that you can get what you want or you can just get old.
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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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My daughter sent me on a mission to get as many autographs as possible.
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Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes; I’m afraid it’s time for goodbye again
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