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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. ↗

— Billy Joel

#actually #age #ax #been #business

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 Joel

#american #american movies #better #better way #blue

Those who have expressed doubts and misgivings about their ability to live this kind of life shouldn't try, because being a musician is not something you chose to be, it is something you are. ↗

— Billy Joel

#about #because #being #chose #doubts

Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it's crucial to make a living, that shouldn't be your inspiration. Do it for yourself. ↗

— Billy Joel

#crucial #even #inspiration #living #make

I can't think of one person I've ever met who didn't like some type of music. ↗

— Billy Joel

#i #like #met #music #person

I have a theory that the only original things we ever do are mistakes. ↗

— Billy Joel

#i #mistakes #only #original #theory

I never said I wasn't going to play any more. I don't know where that came from. ↗

— Billy Joel

#came #going #i #know #more

I'm probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when I was 14 - to meet women. ↗

— Billy Joel

#meet #music #now #probably #reason

Musicians want to be the loud voice for so many quiet hearts. ↗

— Billy Joel

#loud #many #musicians #quiet #voice

The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems. ↗

— Billy Joel

#bad #days #good #ole #seems