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.
BILLY JOELNobody’s telling me, “Yeah, I left.” Everybody says, “You know, I’m there. It’s great. It’s really nice there, and you made our town famous.”
More Billy Joel Quotes
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I have long admired Steinway pianos for their qualities of tone, clarity, pitch consistency, touch responsiveness, and superior craftsmanship.
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I had a melody and a rhythm and chords, but nothing to talk about.
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I said I love you and that’s forever And this I promise from the heart I could not love you any better I love you just the way you are.
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Even when I stop performing or stop making records I won’t stop being creative. Songwriting is a good outlet.
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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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Like a boxer in a title fight, you have to walk in that ring alone.
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So before we end And then begin We’ll drink a toast to how it’s been A few more hours to be complete A few more nights on satin sheets A few more times that I can say, I’ve loved these days.
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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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Don’t go changing, to try and please me You never let me down before.
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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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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 don’t know why I go to extremes.
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I’m single but interviewing.
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Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true. When will you realize… Vienna waits for you.
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You can pay Uncle Sam with all your overtime, is that all you get for your money?
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