Billy Joel
Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joelis an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States. His compilation album Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 is one of the best-selling albums in the US...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth9 May 1949
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I'm sure you have some cosmic rationale, but here you are with your faith and your Peter Pan advice.
Historically, musicians know what it is like to be outside the norm - walking the high wire without a safety net. Our experience is not so different from those who march to the beat of different drummers.
Do what you love, and you'll always love what you do
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.
It's OK if you mess up. You should give yourself a break.
I believe there is a time for meditation in cathedrals of our own.
For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able to express ourselves through music. And, believe me, it is a gift.
You'll learn more from your accidents than anything that you could ever learn at school.
Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
More than art, more than literature, music is universally accessible.
There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.
I have a theory that the only original things we ever do are mistakes.
I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints - the sinners are much more fun.
Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.