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Billy Joel

For whatever reason, not all people are born with the particular gift of being able to express ourselves through music. And, believe me, it is a gift.

Billy Joel

Music

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Billy Joel is saying that the ability to communicate feelings and ideas through music is a special talent that only some people have from birth. He emphasizes that this ability is valuable and rare, highlighting its importance as something to appreciate.

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