You only beat me if you get me to hate.
BILLY JOELThere will be other words some other day; that is the story of my life.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I may be an antique like the Stones, but antiques are valuable.
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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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It took me years to write it, they were the best years of my life It was a beautiful song but it ran too long If you’re gonna have a hit you gotta make it fit So they cut it down to 3:05.
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I’m not sure about life after this; god knows I’m not a spiritual man.
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You’ve got your passion. You’ve got your pride. But don’t you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true.
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They say that these are not the best of times, but they’re the only times I’ve ever known. And I believe there is a time for meditation in cathedrals of our own.
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There’s an old man sitting next to me, making love to his tonic and gin.
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Some love is just a lie of the heart, the cold remains of what began with a passionate heart.
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I watched the mighty skyline fall
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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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My daughter sent me on a mission to get as many autographs as possible.
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Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
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People in music lie, but they don’t expect you to believe them. People in television actually expect you to believe the lies.
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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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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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