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Billy Joel

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.

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Billy Joel is saying that people seek reassurance that their thoughts and feelings are shared by others, which helps them feel understood and sane. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that there are others with similar experiences and emotions, creating a sense of connection.

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