When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory. Billy Joel attendclassicalconservatory Change image and share on social
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 audiencecrucialinspiration share on social
I don't care what consequence it brings, I have been a fool for lesser things. Billy Joel bringcareconsequence Change image and share on social
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 careergoodmaterial Change image and share on social
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 agebusinesscrazy Change image and share on social
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 buyclubfactory Change image and share on social
If you tell kids they can't have something, that's what they want. Billy Joel kid Change image and share on social
