Yes, they’re sharing a drink they call loneliness But it’s better than drinkin’ alone.
BILLY JOELYou can’t go the distance with too much resistance
More Billy Joel Quotes
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Though it’s crucial to make a living, that shouldn’t be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.
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If it seems like I’ve been lost in ‘lets remember’, If it seems I’m gettin’ older and missin’ my younger days, well you shoulda known me much better, cause the past is something that never got in my way.
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It’s OK if you mess up. You should give yourself a break.
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In a way, we are magicians. We are alchemists, sorcerers and wizards. We are a very strange bunch. But there is great fun in being a wizard.
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Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.
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I don’t want clever conversation, I never want to work that hard, I just want someone I can talk to, I want you just the way you are.
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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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Slow down you’re doing fine You can’t be everything you want to be before your time.
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Musicians want to be the loud voice for so many quiet hearts.
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We’re only human, we’re supposed to make mistakes.
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I don’t belong in limos or private jets or on stage with people cheering me but that’s what’s kept me grounded because I know it’s not right.
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You can linger too long in your dreams.
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I remember reading about how the decline of the steel industry had been affecting the Lehigh Valley, and I decided that’s what I was going to write the song about.
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But I promised myself if I ever get to a point where I can help somebody that’s trying to learn how to do this, that I would try to do that.
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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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