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.

Quote by Billy Joel

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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...

We would all go down... together...

We would all go down... together...

Those who have expressed doubts and misgivings about their ability to live this kind of...

Those who have expressed doubts and misgivings about their ability to live this kind of...

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.

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...

The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is...

The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is...

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

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

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.

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'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints - the sinners are...

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints - the sinners are...

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...

I did write a letter to the archdiocese who'd banned the song, Only the Good...

I did write a letter to the archdiocese who'd banned the song, Only the Good...

Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS...

Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS...

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.

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.

It feels great to have a 1 album.

It feels great to have a 1 album.

If you tell kids they can't have something, that's what they want.

If you tell kids they can't have something, that's what they want.

As human beings, we need to know that we are not alone, that we are...

As human beings, we need to know that we are not alone, that we are...

Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.

Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.

My songs are like my kids.

My songs are like my kids.