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There’s also a critique of Anthony Bourdain, whom the community feels unfairly disparaged Billy Joel over the years. The sentiment expressed is that Anthony Bourdain’s critiques were malicious rather than playful, and there's a sense of admiration for Billy Joel’s integrity, especially seeing the contrast with Bourdain’s struggles with addiction and homelessness. The audience appreciates that Billy Joel continued making great music and maintaining his genuine character, untouched by the criticisms.