Quote by 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.

For whatever reason, not all people are born with the partic

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This quote suggests that not everyone possesses the innate ability to communicate emotions or thoughts through music, and implies that this ability is indeed a special gift. It acknowledges that music has the power to express what words cannot, emphasizing that being able to do so is something unique and not given to everyone.

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