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.
BILLY JOELI consider myself to be an inept pianist, a bad singer, and a merely competent songwriter. What I do, in my opinion, is by no means extraordinary.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.
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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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Give us this day our daily discount outlet merchandise…
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Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.
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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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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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As long as there are memories, yesterday remains. As long as there is hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as there is friendship, today is beautiful.
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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 watched the mighty skyline fall
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When I look at great works of art or listen to inspired music, I sense intimate portraits of the specific times in which they were created.
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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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You’re having a hard time and lately you don’t feel so good; You’re getting a bad reputation in your neighborhood. It’s alright, it’s alright.
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She’s got a smile that heals me.
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I’ve lived long enough to have learned, the closer you get to the fire, the more you get burned.
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I was having a hard time a couple of years ago… I’m a good driver, I just had bad luck.
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