Why do musicians give so much time to charitable causes? The most humanitarian cause that we can give our time to is the creation and performance of music itself.

Quote by Billy Joel

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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...

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...

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...

They're sharing a drink they call loneliness But it's better than drinking alone.

They're sharing a drink they call loneliness But it's better than drinking alone.

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...

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...

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...

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

I definitely prefer being a lover than a fighter.

I sold my house to Jerry Seinfeld.

I sold my house to Jerry Seinfeld.

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...

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...

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 consider myself to be an inept pianist, a bad singer, and a merely competent...

I consider myself to be an inept pianist, a bad singer, and a merely competent...

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.

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...

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

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

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...

Sex is like bridge: If you don't have a good partner, you better have a...

Sex is like bridge: If you don't have a good partner, you better have a...

Sex is a conversation carried out by other means. If you get on well out...

Sex is a conversation carried out by other means. If you get on well out...