American - Musician | May 9, 1949 -
More than art, more than literature, music is universally accessible.
Billy Joel
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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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I'm a history nut.
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I sold my house to Jerry Seinfeld.
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I have a theory that the only original things we ever do are mistakes.
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I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.
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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.
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You want to give people a reason to hate my guts more? I'm making more money.
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Why do musicians give so much time to charitable causes? The most humanitarian cause that we can give our time to is the creation and performance of music itself.
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When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory.
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When I was 19, I made my first good week's pay as a club musician. It was enough money for me to quit my job at the factory and still pay the rent and buy some food. I freaked.
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Twyla Tharp put it together from the material I wrote and recorded over my whole career. I thought it was pretty good, but how objective could I be?
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