Actors Quote by Harry Connick, Jr
![“I'm a big fan of [Frank] Sinatra, he was the best at what he did. The last thing I do is model my career after him, though, because we do different things. He was a great singer and a great actor ... It never crossed my mind to emulate his career, because we have different interests.” quote by Harry Connick, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb9/harry-connick-jr-3461_actors_i-m-a-big-fan-of-frank-sinatra-he-was-th_12425.jpg)
“I'm a big fan of [Frank] Sinatra, he was the best at what he did. The last thing I do is model my career after him, though, because we do different things. He was a great singer and a great actor ... It never crossed my mind to emulate his career, because we have different interests.”
About This Quote
The speaker admires Sinatra’s mastery but chooses a distinct path, emphasizing personal authenticity over imitation.
In simple terms: Admiration without imitation
Key Takeaway
Celebrate role models while forging your own identity
Themes
authenticity
individuality
inspiration
career choices
self-awareness
Mood
respectful
reflective
determined
Type
personal anecdote
advice
When to use this quote
- career planning
- artistic development
- personal growth
- mentorship decisions
Key Concepts
role model
personal branding
creative direction
Practical Applications
- defining a unique professional trajectory
- leveraging inspiration without copying
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance admiration with originality?
- What aspects of a role model can you adapt without losing yourself?
![“[Frank Sinatra] was an incredible artist, the best at what he did, but it never occurred to me to model my career after what he did. There was no one I modeled my career after because there was no one else who did what I did.” quote by Harry Connick, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/968/harry-connick-jr-3461_art_frank-sinatra-was-an-incredible-artist-t_679887.jpg)
![“[Frank] Sinatra, to everyone, even Tony Bennett, was such a huge influence because he had mastered not only music, but film and radio.” quote by Robert Davi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/65a/robert-davi-17031_film_frank-sinatra-to-everyone-even-tony-benn_740924.jpg)
![“[When asked how he's keeping his 12-year marriage to wife Jill fresh] Hookers, drugs. We're playing the field right now.” quote by Harry Connick, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5f4/harry-connick-jr-3461_drug_when-asked-how-he-s-keeping-his-12-year_108559.jpg)
![“[My mother is] a half-Chinese, half-Jamaican woman, who grew up the ninth of nine kids, getting a law degree from Harvard. Academically brilliant, but also incredibly strong-willed and ethical. My mother was like that, my sister is, and my wife is too.” quote by Harry Connick, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/101/harry-connick-jr-3461_brilliant_my-mother-is-a-half-chinese-half-jamaica_191105.jpg)
