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 can't think of one person I've ever met who didn't like some type of music. Billy Joel havemeetmusic Change image and share on social
It's really hard to make a living as a musician. It's almost impossible. Billy Joel hardimpossiblelive Change image and share on social
There's a deep-seated paranoia that Americans have about not being Americans or something. Billy Joel americandeepparanoia Change image and share on social
You want to give people a reason to hate my guts more? I'm making more money. Billy Joel giveguthate Change image and share on social
I have been both praised and criticized. The criticism stung, but the praise sometimes bothered me even more. To have received such praise and honors has always been puzzling to me. Billy Joel bothercriticismcriticize 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
