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.
BILLY JOELIn 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.
BILLY JOELMozart wrote some 40 symphonies, and they were all phenomenal. That doesn’t mean Beethoven was a lesser writer, it’s just some guys are capable of more productivity, some guys take more time.
BILLY JOELThere’s nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.
BILLY JOELI see the winos talking to themselves and I can understand.
BILLY JOELThere will be miracles After the last war is won Science and poetry rule in the new world to come Prophets and angels Gave us the power to see What an amazing future there will be
BILLY JOELThey 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.
BILLY JOELYou’ve got to be hard, like the rock in that old rock & roll.
BILLY JOELMusicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
BILLY JOELI have long admired Steinway pianos for their qualities of tone, clarity, pitch consistency, touch responsiveness, and superior craftsmanship.
BILLY JOELWe all have a face that we hide away forever, and we take them out and show ourselves when everyone has gone.
BILLY JOELI’ve played all kinds of places, laid all kinds of girls.
BILLY JOELAin’t no rainbows shining on me, shades of gray are the colors I see.
BILLY JOELIt’s alright, you can afford to lose a day or two
BILLY JOELSomeday we’ll all be gone, but lullabies go on and on / They never die, that’s how you and I will be
BILLY JOELAs long as there are memories, yesterday remains. As long as there is hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as there is friendship, today is beautiful.
BILLY JOELPeople in music lie, but they don’t expect you to believe them. People in television actually expect you to believe the lies.
BILLY JOEL