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 Music
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 Music
Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand. -Billy Joel Family
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 Movies
I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary. -Billy Joel Age
As human beings, we need to know that we are not alone, that we are not crazy or completely out of our minds, that there are other people out there who feel as we do, live as we do, love as we do, who are like us. -Billy Joel Alone
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? -Billy Joel Music
