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

Billy Joel

Audience Crucial Even Inspiration Living Make Market Money Music Ratings Share Some Something Tangible Though Unseen Vast Your Yourself

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