"Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it's crucial to make a living, that shouldn't be your inspiration. Do it for yourself."
-Billy Joel
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"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.“
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"Have you listened to the radio lately? Have you heard the canned, frozen and processed product being dished up to the world as American popular music today?"
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"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."
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"Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand."
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"I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary."
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"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."
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