You can’t go the distance with too much resistance
BILLY JOELThough it’s crucial to make a living, that shouldn’t be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I had a melody and a rhythm and chords, but nothing to talk about.
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I’m not really sure how it goes / But it’s sad and it’s sweet, and I knew it complete when I wore a younger man’s clothes.’
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You can speak your mind But not on my time.
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I haven’t met the person I can sustain a relationship with yet. So I’m discontented about that. I’m angry with myself. I have regrets.
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We’re on the verge of all things new.
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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’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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I won’t be righteous again. I’m not sure anymore.
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What if she figures out you’re not very smart?
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you may be right, I may be crazy, but it just might be a lunatic you’re looking for
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Twyla Tharp put it together from the material I wrote and recorded over my whole career. I thought it was pretty good, but how objective could I be?
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Working too hard can give you a heart-attack.
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You’ve got to be hard, like the rock in that old rock & roll.
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You get paid like a really good call girl. Walking offstage is like the walk of shame.
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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.
BILLY JOEL







