I think historically America has been pretty tolerant. It seems when there's a mass influx from one place, that's when it becomes problematic for Americans.
Billy Joel

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.
Billy Joel

I was drawn to boxing because I got beat up as a kid. I was the kid with the piano books in a New York neighbourhood.
Billy Joel

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints - the sinners are much more fun.
Billy Joel

I'm a history nut.
Billy Joel

I'm probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when I was 14 - to meet women.
Billy Joel

I've crashed my car three times.
Billy Joel

If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.
Billy Joel

If you make music for the human needs you have within yourself, then you do it for all humans who need the same things. You enrich humanity with the profound expression of these feelings.
Billy Joel

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

In a way, we are magicians. We are alchemists, sorcerers and wizards. We are a very strange bunch. But there is great fun in being a wizard.
Billy Joel

In an age of incompetence, I've been able to last in this crazy business. I actually know how to play my ax and write a song. That's my job.
Billy Joel

It feels great to have a #1 album.
Billy Joel

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

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

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

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

Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
Billy Joel

Musicians want to be the loud voice for so many quiet hearts.
Billy Joel

My songs are like my kids.
Billy Joel