Frank Sinatra

I'm supposed to have a Ph.D. on the subject of women. But the truth is I've flunked more often than not. I'm very fond of women; I admire them. But, like all men, I don't understand them.

Throughout my career, if I have done anything, I have paid attention to every note and every word I sing - if I respect the song. If I cannot project this to a listener, I fail.

The martial music of every sideburned delinquent on the face of the earth.

Rock 'n Roll: The most brutal, ugly, desperate, vicious form of expression it has been my misfortune to hear.

Our civilization, such as it is, was shaped by religion, and the men who aspire to public office anyplace in the free world must make obeisance to God or risk immediate opprobrium.

In Hoboken, when I was a kid, I lived in a plenty tough neighborhood.

Whatever else has been said about me personally is unimportant. When I sing, I believe. I'm honest.

Dare to wear the foolish clown face.

Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.

You gotta love livin', baby, 'cause dyin' is a pain in the ass.

I believe that God knows what each of us wants and needs. It's not necessary for us to make it to church on Sunday to reach Him. You can find Him anyplace. And if that sounds heretical, my source is pretty good: Matthew, Five to Seven, The Sermon on the Mount.

What I do with my life is of my own doing. I live it the best way I can. I've been criticized on many, many occasions, because of - acquaintances, and what have you.