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

The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is probably a better way to get to know our country than by what politicians or airline commercials represent.
Billy Joel

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

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.
Billy Joel

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.
Billy Joel

Twyla Tharp put it together from the material I wrote and recorded over my whole career. I thought it was pretty good, but how objective could I be?
Billy Joel

We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.
Billy Joel

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.
Billy Joel

When I was 19, I made my first good week's pay as a club musician. It was enough money for me to quit my job at the factory and still pay the rent and buy some food. I freaked.
Billy Joel

When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory.
Billy Joel

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.
Billy Joel

You want to give people a reason to hate my guts more? I'm making more money.
Billy Joel

You're not the only one who's made mistakes, but they're the only things that you can truly call your own.
Billy Joel