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.

Quote by Billy Joel

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

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

They say there's a heaven for those who will wait. Some say it's better, but...

They say there's a heaven for those who will wait. Some say it's better, but...

More than art, more than literature, music is universally accessible.

More than art, more than literature, music is universally accessible.

It's really hard to make a living as a musician. It's almost impossible.

It's really hard to make a living as a musician. It's almost impossible.

You can't dress trashy 'til you spend a lot of money.

You can't dress trashy 'til you spend a lot of money.

Twyla Tharp put it together from the material I wrote and recorded over my whole...

Twyla Tharp put it together from the material I wrote and recorded over my whole...

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich...

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich...

I don't know why people thought I was retiring.

I don't know why people thought I was retiring.

I am no longer afraid of becoming lost, because the journey back always reveals something...

I am no longer afraid of becoming lost, because the journey back always reveals something...

Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even...

Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even...

I think historically America has been pretty tolerant. It seems when there's a mass influx...

I think historically America has been pretty tolerant. It seems when there's a mass influx...

You want to give people a reason to hate my guts more? I'm making more...

You want to give people a reason to hate my guts more? I'm making more...

I keep telling people: Don't make me the poster boy for AA because I don't...

I keep telling people: Don't make me the poster boy for AA because I don't...

Don't be afraid to try again Everyone goes south Every now and then.

Don't be afraid to try again Everyone goes south Every now and then.

I don't care what consequence it brings, I have been a fool for lesser things.

I don't care what consequence it brings, I have been a fool for lesser things.

In a way, we are magicians. We are alchemists, sorcerers and wizards. We are a...

In a way, we are magicians. We are alchemists, sorcerers and wizards. We are a...

If it seems like I've been lost in 'lets remember', If it seems I'm gettin'...

If it seems like I've been lost in 'lets remember', If it seems I'm gettin'...

Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood Hop a flight...

Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood Hop a flight...

I kind of like things slightly out of tune. It makes me feel... intoxicated almost......

I kind of like things slightly out of tune. It makes me feel... intoxicated almost......

Hosting the Oscars is like making love to a beautiful woman - it's something I...

Hosting the Oscars is like making love to a beautiful woman - it's something I...