During a Q&A session at Florida State University in 1996, Joel stated the song is about someone he was very close to, and also about himself. In an interview in 2006, Joel said, "I read that the song 'Big Shot' is said to be about a date I had with Bianca Jagger. I never had a date with Bianca Jagger."
During a Q&A session at Florida State University in 1996, Joel indicated that the song relates to someone he was very close to and himself. In an interview in 2006, Joel stated, "I heard 'Big Shot' is about a date I had with Bianca Jagger. I never had such a date."