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123 Frank Abagnale Quotes To Ponder Over

Famous As: Impostor, Fraudster
Born On: April 27, 1948
Born In: Bronxville, New York, United States
Age: 75 Years

Frank William Abagnale Jr. is an American security consultant who became infamous as a conman and imposter in the 1960s. Born in New York amidst very difficult conditions, Frank always wanted to become rich. Performing his first con-job at a tender age of 15, Frank went on to commit more crimes in the coming years. He adopted at least eight identities, conned several people and made a lot of money. He spent 12 months in prison before he was hired by the Federal Government as a security consultant and he continues to work in the position. The Steven Spielberg film ‘Catch me If You Can’ was based on Frank’s life. We have collected best Frank Abagnale quotes on family, life, father, good, joy and bank taken from his speeches, books, and interviews.

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You have to believe in what you do. Take something you truly believe in and go about it in an honest way.

You have to believe in what you do. Take something you truly believe in and go about it in an honest way.

Frank Abagnale
I went from 198 pounds to 109 while I was in prison in France, and I had to tie my clothes on with rope.

I went from 198 pounds to 109 while I was in prison in France, and I had to tie my clothes on with rope.

Frank Abagnale
A lot of times, when I met somebody and took them out on a date, I obviously didn't tell them my background, because I didn't think I'd see them but once or twice.

A lot of times, when I met somebody and took them out on a date, I obviously didn't tell them my background, because I didn't think I'd see them but once or twice.

Frank Abagnale
Had I been older, I would've never been able to pull it off because I would've analyzed it to death. When I was 16, there was no such thing as 'what if.'

Had I been older, I would've never been able to pull it off because I would've analyzed it to death. When I was 16, there was no such thing as 'what if.'

Frank Abagnale
A lot of people say I was brilliant. I wasn't. I was an opportunist: a young entrepreneur who saw things and took advantage.

A lot of people say I was brilliant. I wasn't. I was an opportunist: a young entrepreneur who saw things and took advantage.

Frank Abagnale
When I was 28 years old, I thought it would be great to have a movie about my life. I was egotistical and self-centered.

When I was 28 years old, I thought it would be great to have a movie about my life. I was egotistical and self-centered.

Frank Abagnale
I always knew I'd get caught sooner or later. And I knew I would end up going to prison.

I always knew I'd get caught sooner or later. And I knew I would end up going to prison.

Frank Abagnale
I know that people are fascinated by what I did as a teenager, but what I did was immoral, illegal, unethical, and something that I am not proud of - nor will I ever be proud of.

I know that people are fascinated by what I did as a teenager, but what I did was immoral, illegal, unethical, and something that I am not proud of - nor will I ever be proud of.

Frank Abagnale
I make my home in Tulsa.

I make my home in Tulsa.

Frank Abagnale
Unlike most divorces, where the children were usually the first to know, my parents were very good about keeping that a secret.

Unlike most divorces, where the children were usually the first to know, my parents were very good about keeping that a secret.

Frank Abagnale
Too many of us are vulnerable, and I look forward to working with AARP to advise people about the safest ways to conduct their financial transactions and manage social media.

Too many of us are vulnerable, and I look forward to working with AARP to advise people about the safest ways to conduct their financial transactions and manage social media.

Frank Abagnale
I teach ethics at the FBI academy, which is ironic.

I teach ethics at the FBI academy, which is ironic.

Frank Abagnale
I'm glad I'm a draw. People know that, not only am I the guy that did it, I spent 40 years on the other side.

I'm glad I'm a draw. People know that, not only am I the guy that did it, I spent 40 years on the other side.

Frank Abagnale
It is amazing the information we give away. We make it easier and easier for criminals.

It is amazing the information we give away. We make it easier and easier for criminals.

Frank Abagnale
I have never witnessed, nor will I live long enough to witness, a more simplistic crime than me stealing your identity.

I have never witnessed, nor will I live long enough to witness, a more simplistic crime than me stealing your identity.

Frank Abagnale
You fight technology with technology, so you have to stay one step ahead of the criminal. It's very much a chess game - they make a move, you have to make a move.

You fight technology with technology, so you have to stay one step ahead of the criminal. It's very much a chess game - they make a move, you have to make a move.

Frank Abagnale
You should know, whether you live in the U.S. or in the U.K., that your identity has already been stolen.

You should know, whether you live in the U.S. or in the U.K., that your identity has already been stolen.

Frank Abagnale
It's about taking the time to research and think things out. Honest people and criminals do the same thing; just the direction, good or bad, is different.

It's about taking the time to research and think things out. Honest people and criminals do the same thing; just the direction, good or bad, is different.

Frank Abagnale
Every form of payment has some risk associated with it.

Every form of payment has some risk associated with it.

Frank Abagnale
Almost any fault, sin or crime is considered more leniently if there's a touch of class involved.

Almost any fault, sin or crime is considered more leniently if there's a touch of class involved.

Frank Abagnale
I learned early that class is universally admired.

I learned early that class is universally admired.

Frank Abagnale
I don't believe that a piece of paper will excuse my actions. In the end, only my actions will.

I don't believe that a piece of paper will excuse my actions. In the end, only my actions will.

Frank Abagnale
If I check into a hotel, a lot of times, they know who I am.

If I check into a hotel, a lot of times, they know who I am.

Frank Abagnale
Most people don't recognize me, but they know my name. TSA people rarely recognize my name, ironically, and they are the security people.

Most people don't recognize me, but they know my name. TSA people rarely recognize my name, ironically, and they are the security people.

Frank Abagnale
If I wanted to lay down a baby con, I could say I was the product of a broken home. But I'd only be bum-rapping my parents.

If I wanted to lay down a baby con, I could say I was the product of a broken home. But I'd only be bum-rapping my parents.

Frank Abagnale
You get to a point in your life where you go, 'I don't remember what I did.'

You get to a point in your life where you go, 'I don't remember what I did.'

Frank Abagnale
It's amazing how much information we share in social media, then we wonder why people steal our identity.

It's amazing how much information we share in social media, then we wonder why people steal our identity.

Frank Abagnale
I didn't sit outside the bank and plan. I just went in and ad libbed because I was so young. But I was smart enough to know I would absolutely get caught.

I didn't sit outside the bank and plan. I just went in and ad libbed because I was so young. But I was smart enough to know I would absolutely get caught.

Frank Abagnale
Had I been older - maybe 25 or 30 - I would have never tried half the things I did because I would have rationalized everything and never did it.

Had I been older - maybe 25 or 30 - I would have never tried half the things I did because I would have rationalized everything and never did it.

Frank Abagnale
If I had walked into a dry cleaning store, and I had looked over, and the register drawer was open with money inside, I wouldn't have taken it.

If I had walked into a dry cleaning store, and I had looked over, and the register drawer was open with money inside, I wouldn't have taken it.

Frank Abagnale