There's a deep-seated paranoia that Americans have about not being Americans or something.

Quote by Billy Joel

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If you make music for the human needs you have within yourself, then you do...

If you make music for the human needs you have within yourself, then you do...

I'm probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when...

I'm probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when...

My songs are like my kids.

My songs are like my kids.

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...

In an age of incompetence, I've been able to last in this crazy business. I...

In an age of incompetence, I've been able to last in this crazy business. I...

Have you listened to the radio lately? Have you heard the canned, frozen and processed...

Have you listened to the radio lately? Have you heard the canned, frozen and processed...

For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able...

For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able...

It feels great to have a 1 album.

It feels great to have a 1 album.

You're not the only one who's made mistakes, but they're the only things that you...

You're not the only one who's made mistakes, but they're the only things that you...

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

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

I've crashed my car three times.

I've crashed my car three times.

Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.

Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

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...

You better believe there will be times in your life when you'll be feeling like...

You better believe there will be times in your life when you'll be feeling like...

Historically, musicians know what it is like to be outside the norm - walking the...

Historically, musicians know what it is like to be outside the norm - walking the...

You may be right I may be crazy but it just may be a lunatic...

You may be right I may be crazy but it just may be a lunatic...

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.

When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in...

When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in...

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...