Frank Sinatra

Crooner, entertainer

Modern influential 123 sayings

Sayings by Frank Sinatra

I'm a very lucky guy. I've had a lot of good things happen to me in my life.

Unknown — Interview, expressing gratitude for his success and experiences.
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I've done it my way.

1969 — Lyrics from his iconic song 'My Way', also a common personal statement.
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I'm not a politician. I'm an entertainer.

Unknown — Interview, distinguishing his role and focus.
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I try to be a gentleman. I try to be kind to people.

Unknown — Interview, discussing his personal conduct.
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I'm not afraid of death. I'm afraid of dying.

Unknown — Attributed quote, reflecting on mortality.
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I'm a guy who likes to make people happy.

Unknown — Interview, expressing his desire to entertain and please others.
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A man doesn't know what he knows until he knows what he doesn't know.

1960s — Attributed
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I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living his life, a man who had good friends and beautiful family. And I don't think I could ask for anything more than that, actually.

1980s — Interview
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I'm not a crooner. I'm a singer.

1950s — Interview
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You buy a Ferrari, you buy a Ferrari. You don't buy a Ferrari and then complain about the price of the tires.

1970s — Attributed to him in 'His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra'
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Don't tell me you're a singer, I'll tell you if you're a singer.

1960s — Attributed
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My own personal favorite record is 'September Song.' I've always loved that song. I've always loved the lyrics.

1960s — Interview
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I hate to sing. I love to sing. I hate to sing. I love to sing. It's a love-hate thing.

1970s — Attributed
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If you don't know the guy on the other side of the world, say hi to him. He's got some problems too.

1970s — Attributed
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I'm supposed to be a legend, but I'm just Frank Sinatra.

1980s — Interview
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I enjoy to sing. I enjoy to make music. I enjoy to be with people.

1970s — Interview
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I'm for anything that gets you through the night. Be it prayer, tranquilizers, or a bottle of Jack Daniel's. If it works, use it.

1966 — Interview with Gay Talese for 'Frank Sinatra Has a Cold'
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When I was broke, I was broken. When I had money, I was still broken.

1950s — Attributed
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I refuse to be a failure. I will not fail.

1940s — Attributed
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The big bands were great. They were very important to me. I learned a lot from them.

1970s — Interview
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