Those who have expressed doubts and misgivings about their ability to live this kind of life shouldn't try, because being a musician is not something you chose to be, it is something you are.

Quote by Billy Joel

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The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.

The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems.

Say goodbye to the oldies, but goodies, because the good old days weren't always good...

Say goodbye to the oldies, but goodies, because the good old days weren't always good...

I'm a history nut.

I'm a history nut.

I've crashed my car three times.

I've crashed my car three times.

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

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

I can't think of one person I've ever met who didn't like some type of...

I can't think of one person I've ever met who didn't like some type of...

You've got your passion. You've got your pride. But don't you know that only fools...

You've got your passion. You've got your pride. But don't you know that only fools...

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

It feels great to have a 1 album.

It feels great to have a 1 album.

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something...

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something...

I never said I wasn't going to play any more. I don't know where that...

I never said I wasn't going to play any more. I don't know where that...

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.

When I was 19, I made my first good week's pay as a club musician....

When I was 19, I made my first good week's pay as a club musician....

I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes...

I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes...

Don't wait for answers... Just take your chances! Don't ask me why.

Don't wait for answers... Just take your chances! Don't ask me why.

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...

I'd rather laugh in bed than do it. If I went to a lady of...

I'd rather laugh in bed than do it. If I went to a lady of...

I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool...

I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool...

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...

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

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