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Billy Joel

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

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Billy Joel is describing the moment he earned enough money from playing music to leave his factory job and cover his basic living expenses. This sudden financial independence surprised and overwhelmed him because it marked a big change in his life.

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