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You can speak your mind But not on my time.

Billy Joel

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Billy Joel
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: May 9
Composer
Musician
Pianist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
New York City
New York
William Martin Joel
William Martin Billy Joel
BJ
William M. Joel
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I don't know why I go to extremes.
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What will it take for you to believe in me, the way that I believe in you?
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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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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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All she wanted was sax.
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I'm probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when I was 14 - to meet women.
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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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This is the time to remember cause it will not last forever. These are the days to hold onto cause we won't although we'll want to.
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It's alright, you can afford to lose a day or two
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There's an old man sitting next to me, making love to his tonic and gin.
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