I am, as I’ve said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.
BILLY JOELSometimes that’s what it takes. You’re only human, you’re allowed to make your share of mistakes.
More Billy Joel Quotes
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Davey Crocket, Peter Pan, Elvis Presley, Disneyland.
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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.
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My daughter sent me on a mission to get as many autographs as possible.
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Working too hard can give you a heart-attack.
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I took a fresh pack of Luckies, a mint called Sen-Sen, my old man’s Trojans.
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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 am the entertainer, the idol of my age I make all kinds of money when I go on the stage You see me in the papers.
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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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Call you up in the middle of the night. It’s awful hard trying to make love long distance, but I really need stimulation.
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I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints – the sinners are much more fun.
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It’s alright, you can afford to lose a day or two
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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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Only the good die young.
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I’m not sure about life after this; god knows I’m not a spiritual man.
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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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