For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able to express ourselves through music. And, believe me, it is a gift. Billy Joel Read Quote
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. Billy Joel Read Quote
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. Billy Joel Read Quote
When I look at great works of art or listen to inspired music, I sense intimate portraits of the specific times in which they were created. Billy Joel Read Quote
We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge. Billy Joel Read Quote
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? Billy Joel Read Quote
Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so. Billy Joel Read Quote
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 Read Quote
