That was the best thirty minute speech I have ever heard. Absolutely amazing the cost of divorce and its unforeseen cost years later. He is an absolute genius, and blessed by God.
Too bad none of it is true. After all these years Frank's true story/stories have finally surfaced .THE TRUTH BEHIND CATCH ME IF YOU CAN/FRANK ABAGNALE /A HISTORY SERIES
@@matthewmccann7108 because I believe the person themselves and consistent stories told over multiple different sites and speeches over greg from facebook
@@zapatron1939 oh okay then👍 You do realize people can bs through multiple platforms? Right? But hey your logic and rationale seems more fun. I might try it one day.
He came to speak at my university this year and I kid you not - he gave the exact same speech there, word for word. He straight up has this entire thing memorized verbatim.
+Hannah Kroeger He made the speech that way in order to utilize the time given and deliver the impact in a most optimal manner. I bet he had to re tell his story hundreds of times. It is well practiced and well rehearsed, but it doesn't make it any less inspiring.
Ivan Isakovic lol I wasn't saying it wasn't inspiring. I watched this video three times in a row because I love his story so much. I was just surprised the first time - I was expecting a different delivery. It's crazy to me that he has it memorized. Don't interpret everything as an attack. It was just an observed fact that I thought was interesting and a little mind blowing. Hop off, bro.
Your saying he memorised a 30 min speech word for word? He's probably given that speech a hundred times by now, so it becomes more improv than anything.
"Every child deserves a mother and a father" No greater words of wisdom have been uttered. Too bad our culture has rejected this great piece of advice. One of the most inspiring speeches I've ever heard.
Elites controlled the rebel hippy rock era to destroy societies family unit. Been working at separating folks since to weaken solidarity. Well now some have 2 dads or 2 moms....
And trump is going to be the next president right? Not…not after last night, he goofed it, he got spanked by Kamala Harris….you can have two fathers or two mothers….as long as they love you….
I'm 72. my parents divorced in Texas with I was 7. My dad didn't want me and my brother with him or to share parenting so he went off to Southern California. So I stayed with my mother who brought us back to Columbus Ohio where we were from. Once when I was being dropped off for a rare visit with my father, said to me; "why don't you ask your dad if there was any chance of us getting back together again". She didn't understand that It was the cruelest thing she could have done to me. I hero-worshiped my Navy aviator "the right stuff" father. Of course, it didn't work. He went back to Palm Springs the next week and I was stuck in Columbus Ohio. I wanted my mother and father to be together. My mother remarried when I was 11 to a not very bright I'll tempered mean man that I could not accept as my father because abusive bully of a "man" who loved to intimidate children and I grew up in that hell of high anxiety until the day I got out of high school. It affected me physically and emotionally and screwed up my ability to form relationships for the rest of my life. Friends didn't stay, women didn't stay and I'm 72 and alone. I consciously refused to have children out of fear that I might screw up a child the way I'd been screwed up. Now my father is gone, My mother is gone and I have no children. Take what he says about the importance of parenting your children and not running out on them seriously.
Man, I can’t imagine how hard it was for him once he found out that his dad passed away while in jail. Not being able to say goodbye or seeing your parents before passing would be unimaginably difficult to get over’
Wow, mesmerising. Such a smooth talker. No wonder what he could get away with for so long. But then the most important messages come towards the end of the speech. He has done his time and more but still admonishes himself for mistakes he made as a teenager. Signs of a pure soul and a great man. Worth listening to few times more.
Everyone in America should hear this message, not necessarily for the first part, but for the end. Thank you Sir for sharing, I was very moved. God Bless
This is a phenomenal speech. Regardless of what he's done in the past, this man truly knows what life is really about, and have a great respect for him....
@@YourSenpaiZoro He never did any of it , after all these years , his lies are finally being exposed .Check RUclips THE TRUTH BEHIND CATCH ME IF YOU CAN/FRANK ABAGNALE /A HISTORY SERIES
Very humble and honest, intelligent man. Came here because I saw "Catch Me If You Can" today. What an inspiring and motivational story, especially the last part. Wise words!
So in your opinion a honest man is someone who never made a misstep? Sure this is a huge one, but coming clean and turning your life upside down sure as hell is worth a whole lot to me.
This is a lie. He is a common con man and did nothing of what he claims. He s law degree nor did any of the above he claim. He is a common household thief.
I'm only 15, but never in my life have I listened to a speech that I truly found honestly inspiring until this one. You can honestly tell how much he means every word he says here. He also made the speech hella funny and entertaining. Very respectable man.
hate to break the news as well, but Frank Abagnale's biggest scam was getting everyone to believe his stories. They are all outlandish fabrications of a life he never lead.
@@SC-kg5pzit's honestly a very interesting case study reading these comments lol. People want to believe anything. the man is conning people ABOUT being a con artist. Really crazy psychology on display
I lost my father suddenly at 13 and my parents divorced when I was very little. I'm 32 now, and in a way I can identify with that wanting to run away. I ran from the feelings for a very long time. A I get older, I can look back on points in my life where my dad being gone has really influenced things. I missed him in more ways than I ever knew. I'm trying very hard now to become a man he would be proud of. It took me a very long time to find my direction without him. This really made me miss my dad.
I pray for God to give you blessings man. As well, I'm certain your father would be proud of you, just your emotional depth, the knowledge that you care to live righteously and your ability to love, would make any father proud of their son. I can definitely see those virtues in your comment, you may have lost your father young, but it is easy to tell he had a profound impact on your life. Rest assured my brother, he is proud.
My parents argued and fought all their married life as, a child I wished they had divorced I grew up hating the domestic situation and did try to run away I have been trying to run away from them both all my life they are, selfish individuals, and don't care about the trouble they cause they fed me clothed me critizised me, failed to support me, every hope I had for my future they knocked it on the head
@@michelles2299 everyone's situation is unique and my experience doesn't preclude yours, or yours mine. The best advice I can tell you is to learn to let go of the anger. It sounds like you're still dragging it up a hill. At this point it is clear you are deeply aware of what affected you. Before you die, it is imperative to attempt to take back the reins of your own life in its direction and potential by accepting the past as fact and for all practical purpose leaving as much of it back there as you can because outside of lingering influence on your nervous system response, it truly no longer exists or accurately informs. Another tenet of that is to finally stop comparing your weight to the weight carried by others. Trauma cause and effect is incomparable and attempting to compare is a negative outcome exercise. It blocks your ability to empathize and an important wisdom in life is you need to learn to give what you want to receive. You cannot do that by only filtering the merit of other's stories through the experience of yourself. It is not easy, but nothing worthwhile is, and you can grow past your childhood and take the wisdom of the fact that everyone has their own mountain and move forward with compassion for others and a gentleness for yourself. It's much easier to move things around inside when you learn to remove the weight of individual shame and accept the reiterated trauma of a collective human condition. You have community when you learn to look past yourself. Your parents taught you only to look inward by example of their own selfishness, you just approach it from a wounded angle of victimization. Your parents probably did too but it was impossible for you to see that angle as a child. Your childhood is over now. You aren't wrong, but you're also not alone. You can't rewrite the past, but you can work on yourself in the present regardless of who is to blame.
Be yourself, and be a man that you would be proud of. I am sorry for your loss, but your loved one would most of all want you to be happy, so try and be that. God bless
The last 5 minutes of this speech had me on the verge of tears and rightfully so I think this man has an amazing story but the lessons he can teach you from that story are the real knowledge and the real lessons one should learn
This man is incredible. I can't say much more. I'm glad he's aware of what he's done & his love of his family and want to be a better man is so inspiring.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
Dicaprio is in The Departed but he definitely isn't the only star in the movie, and it's one of the best movies of the 21st century. You should really watch it. Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Alac Baldwin are also in the movie, just to name a few.
I thought I was learning about all his larger-than-life and genius moves. But what I learnt was way more than that. Everyone must hear last 3-5 minutes of this talk. Honest. Poignant. And Straight to the Heart....
I see how he does it. When he speaks he gives a series of specific information, which comes across to the listener as if he is an authority and authentic. That's how he fooled people I guess.
I had the pleasure of seeing this speech live today at the Scaling New Heights conference. Frank is an amazing storyteller. I was blown away by his casual recount of these adventures and the unexpected lesson at the end.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
Tuan Linh you believe that because he told you so. Con man. No matter how many times he tells this worn out diatribe, retribution for his crimes has never been completed and cant be. Notice hes worked hard to ensure the guest appearances on Carson and others have been removed. Something(s) hidden from his life in 1970s. This same supposedly true story has been told and hes paid to tell it over and over again.
Any fool can be a Father A Father's job is easy........meets a woman..........weeks later the woman informs him, he is going to be a Father. Sadly, he leaves and never to be seen again... But it takes a Special MAN..........to be ............A Daddy A daddy is always there, to comfort, love, giving support, that loving hug, and always tells his child he loves them. I know...... I am a single daddy.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
It's all bullshit. He's a con man. His biggest con - is lying about his con. He was a small time crook that petty did crimes of opportunity not carrying who he screwed over.
Idk about the presidential pardons, but much of this story is sadly made up. He claims he was never arrested until France, but he was in jail multiple times when he was a teenager, as well as him never actually passing the bar exam and the "managing night doctor" role never existing at the time he claims he worked at the hospital. He's a very good story teller and he's using that skill to still con people to this day
@Zack - I also noticed that his story about being in the airport and being asked “what type of equipment?” changed over the years. When he went on Johnny Carson, back in the day, he said it was 1 pilot and that when Frank said “General Electric” the pilot just walked away. Then, Johnny Carson made some joke about “Flying a washing machine.” Now, in this speech, Frank says there were three pilots around. OK, maybe that’s not such a big detail that would indicate lying. However, in this speech Frank says the pilot replied “General Electric? What are you flying a washing machine?” Therefore, it is quite clear that Frank stole Johnny Carson’s tag-on joke and lied saying it was true dialogue from a supposedly true story. He also told Johnny Carson that he got a pilot’s uniform by saying it was stolen. In this speech, he says the hotel/dry-cleaner lost it. The #s about the amount of miles he flew and the amount of countries he flew to during the whole course of the scam were very different too vs. the Johnny Carson interview.
I already posted a comment but feel the need to again! As a 38 year old man (39 next week) with 2 daughters (one is 15 yrs old and have a new 9 month old ) I really needed to hear that last 5 minutes! All children need their mother and their father... all children are entitled to their mother and father! My dad has always been the same way... hug kiss and i love you even if im just going to the store! I hope that my children will do the same with their kids someday! Life is so precious... you're children deserve the best version of you! If you always try to be that for them ... even when they aren't watching (usually they are lol) then you will give them the best possible chance at being decent individuals and passing that legacy down the line! Thank you Mr. Abagnale! And may God continue to bless you!
Frank is an absolutely amazing speaker with an outstanding story. I had a chance to meet with him in NYC many years ago and he is quite charismatic as well as impressive. I do admire him for his accomplishments and how he helps people today at NO charge to the FBI.
Wow! It took some time into his talk for me to realize who this man was.... I so appreciate his honesty, his clarity, his absolute understanding of grace and his message at the end. My parents divorced when I was 7. I ran away, only to be brought back by my dad...he insisted I must go with my mom. I just realized after watching this, that the little girl who broke and resolved in that moment to not allow circumstances or people to ever get too close finally cried. Powerful talk. Thank you sir. I hold hope for a world where children never suffer divorce. May you find peace within...you were a child and did the best you were able to in that moment.
That man knows what it means to be a man. A man of faith, love of country, love and respect for family and his responsibilities as a husband and father. Who cares about his criminal activity, listen in at 24 min for the real lesson he learned in life.
Incredible speech by an incredible man. His commitment to his wife and family enforces that he is now, telling the truth. And his value's have always been there despite his crimes.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
The last 10 minutes of this video should be heard by every man on the face of this earth. This gentleman’s humble and endearing message is something every real man can relate to.
after watching..he comes across genuine. it is an example of his ability to con YOU watching...remember he knows what hes doing and will play you like a fiddle. he gave up his right to be excussed by the nature of his crime...deception is a personal crime like no other as it gains access to your brain to make you ignore what you see.
Frank, I watched the movie about you a few weeks ago and want to read the book. Of all the experiences you’ve had your closing words are the best. I pray those words changed the hearts and thoughts of many in the audience and have a great effect on the world they live in. Your wife is a very blessed woman, so are you and your children. One of those nights when you go sit in the living room without the tv on remember that Christ paid the price of your sins and mine and ask Him for forgiveness and to reside in your heart. I suspect you’ve already done this, for many of us forgiving ourselves is the hardest thing to do. Praying for you.
Hualani smart != iq This dude is a fraud genius one of the smartest fraudsters the world has ever known Just because he has no education doesn’t mean he couldn’t beat your ass in an intelligence game
I was a bit of a con man in my teens. Still am actually. I can relate to him on so many levels. Including the moral ones which for me in my case have prevented me from being a multimillionaire. Thankfully money means very little to me. It’s just a form of security to me
This was astounding and I cried at the end - and then I listened to the Alan C Logan interview on youtube and I am literally shocked by this investigative journalist and what he has to say about Mr Abagnale. Alan Logan's book is called "The Greatest Hoax on Earth: Catching Truth, While We Can"
This guy has an extraordinary memory, i saw three speeches on three different occasions and all of them were identical, words, jokes, phrases, reactions,...all exactly the same
I saw the movie awhile ago but wow, his story in his words is amazing! His words at the end really touched my heart and brought me to tears. Despite his misadventures, he knew what is important in life and values those things. Wow!
This guys wisdom, intelligence and quick wit is seriously on another level. Im glad he chose the legimate way of living in the end, to give us great insight and wisdom on great many things.
Alright everybody , Frank has been outed by Alan C Logan and Wikipedia regarding the veracity of his story/stories .The entire thing is just a story , it has taken over 40 years .
Just watched Catch Me if You Can, watched the original To Tell the Truth episode with him in it, and watched this video. I'm so happy that I didn't end up missing out on the story of this great man right here. Will be remembered for a lifetime.
"A piece of paper will never excuse my actions. Only my actions, can excuse my actions" Such an excellent quote. I enjoyed this video very much. Interesting guy.
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should have started his speech with
"my name is Frank Abagnale, that's Abagnale, not Abagnarle, not Abagnaile, but Abagnale."
Lmao, I know right!
Yeah ahahaha
Lol
He probably did do that to another function
Great Joke lol
That was the best thirty minute speech I have ever heard.
Absolutely amazing the cost of divorce and its unforeseen cost years later.
He is an absolute genius, and blessed by God.
Too bad none of it is true. After all these years Frank's true story/stories have finally surfaced .THE TRUTH BEHIND CATCH ME IF YOU CAN/FRANK ABAGNALE /A HISTORY SERIES
@@josephforest7605 then post the "truth"
@@zapatron1939 Why don't you do your own research.
@@matthewmccann7108 because I believe the person themselves and consistent stories told over multiple different sites and speeches over greg from facebook
@@zapatron1939 oh okay then👍
You do realize people can bs through multiple platforms? Right?
But hey your logic and rationale seems more fun. I might try it one day.
He came to speak at my university this year and I kid you not - he gave the exact same speech there, word for word. He straight up has this entire thing memorized verbatim.
+Hannah Kroeger He made the speech that way in order to utilize the time given and deliver the impact in a most optimal manner. I bet he had to re tell his story hundreds of times. It is well practiced and well rehearsed, but it doesn't make it any less inspiring.
Ivan Isakovic lol I wasn't saying it wasn't inspiring. I watched this video three times in a row because I love his story so much. I was just surprised the first time - I was expecting a different delivery. It's crazy to me that he has it memorized. Don't interpret everything as an attack. It was just an observed fact that I thought was interesting and a little mind blowing. Hop off, bro.
Your saying he memorised a 30 min speech word for word? He's probably given that speech a hundred times by now, so it becomes more improv than anything.
What do you think actors in theater plays do? Yes I think he memorized and repeated that speech hundreds of times
if you dont want him to interpret it as an attac dont deliver it as an attack. Your english is appauling
"Every child deserves a mother and a father" No greater words of wisdom have been uttered. Too bad our culture has rejected this great piece of advice. One of the most inspiring speeches I've ever heard.
Elites controlled the rebel hippy rock era to destroy societies family unit.
Been working at separating folks since to weaken solidarity.
Well now some have 2 dads or 2 moms....
And trump is going to be the next president right? Not…not after last night, he goofed it, he got spanked by Kamala Harris….you can have two fathers or two mothers….as long as they love you….
This dude is smooth as fuck when talking. No wonder his track record is so legendary.
This isn't the first time he gave this speech, although that said his memory and ability to think on his feet is astonishing.
Well, he's the Frank
Charisma level:♾
@@SC-kg5pz exactly, sadly hes a compulsive lier, and almost all of his claims are fake. But people Buy It lol
Yeah, the way he talks kinda resembles the mentalist (patrick jane ) speaking ( MAYBE HE IS A MENTALIST)
I'm 72. my parents divorced in Texas with I was 7. My dad didn't want me and my brother with him or to share parenting so he went off to Southern California. So I stayed with my mother who brought us back to Columbus Ohio where we were from. Once when I was being dropped off for a rare visit with my father, said to me; "why don't you ask your dad if there was any chance of us getting back together again". She didn't understand that It was the cruelest thing she could have done to me. I hero-worshiped my Navy aviator "the right stuff" father. Of course, it didn't work. He went back to Palm Springs the next week and I was stuck in Columbus Ohio. I wanted my mother and father to be together. My mother remarried when I was 11 to a not very bright I'll tempered mean man that I could not accept as my father because abusive bully of a "man" who loved to intimidate children and I grew up in that hell of high anxiety until the day I got out of high school. It affected me physically and emotionally and screwed up my ability to form relationships for the rest of my life. Friends didn't stay, women didn't stay and I'm 72 and alone. I consciously refused to have children out of fear that I might screw up a child the way I'd been screwed up. Now my father is gone, My mother is gone and I have no children.
Take what he says about the importance of parenting your children and not running out on them seriously.
Wow, his story was better than the movie!
The movie was *Good to*
Good to... WHAT?
Garrett Fogerlie Actually, the movie is pretty accurate since they didn't even interview him.
much better story
I was thinking the same thing and looked down at the comments and saw yours.
Man, I can’t imagine how hard it was for him once he found out that his dad passed away while in jail. Not being able to say goodbye or seeing your parents before passing would be unimaginably difficult to get over’
His entire story has been proven to be fake .
Its his own fault he should have never left
The end of his speech is incredibly powerful.
Lori Burnip indeed!
Amen
LOL damn you now I'm going to definitely watch it till the end, although I didn't need much coaxing, what an interesting person.
Yeah. Amen
Of course he is a co-man 😂👍
Wow, mesmerising. Such a smooth talker. No wonder what he could get away with for so long. But then the most important messages come towards the end of the speech. He has done his time and more but still admonishes himself for mistakes he made as a teenager. Signs of a pure soul and a great man. Worth listening to few times more.
He is a phony and none of his story is true .
Do you concur?
...why didn't I concur?
eeeYes ?
@@jdm1066 i blew it, didn't i?
Everyone in America should hear this message, not necessarily for the first part, but for the end.
Thank you Sir for sharing, I was very moved.
God Bless
Divorce is a devastating thing for a child to deal with.
So is living with parents that never stop fighting violently.
@@ZeranZeran true.
Equally bad or may be worst.
Cause kids start to think its normal
Yes it is :(
I literally saw this as he said it
@Sad Sack so?
This is a phenomenal speech. Regardless of what he's done in the past, this man truly knows what life is really about, and have a great respect for him....
Unfortunately, he's lying. Everything from his book and the movie has been proven to be a lie. Albeit a very entertaining lie
Such a quick witted man. Fun to hear his stories.
How can you tell someone is quick witted after reading out a rehearsed speech?
@@Dan-dd8cf are you? The man lived multiple years off of pure wit and improvisation
@@Dan-dd8cf rehearsed speech? Tell me how he rehearsed to be a pilot, lawyer, doctor etc. Dimwit.
@@Dan-dd8cf Nigga your name is Dan stfu 💀
@@YourSenpaiZoro He never did any of it , after all these years , his lies are finally being exposed .Check RUclips THE TRUTH BEHIND CATCH ME IF YOU CAN/FRANK ABAGNALE /A HISTORY SERIES
What a great man. The love and respect he has for his family is uplifting!
+Xena T yes very refreshing in this world where just about everyone gets divorced. They are still married. This is inspiring I think aswell.
Brought a tear to my eye.
Yea... he stole 5.5 million
@@brunolara2293 xD
@@tamarikshagidze9462 what a badass
Came here wanting to see how he recalls his past and now I leave in tears. Brilliant speech.
Very humble and honest, intelligent man. Came here because I saw "Catch Me If You Can" today. What an inspiring and motivational story, especially the last part. Wise words!
Yes me 2. I saw Catch me if you can, So i searched for his name and here i am
me too bahahah
"Honest". Are you fucking kidding me.
So in your opinion a honest man is someone who never made a misstep? Sure this is a huge one, but coming clean and turning your life upside down sure as hell is worth a whole lot to me.
You call the greatest con man in history "very honest".
He misses his father dearly . I’m crying while writing this because I too miss my father dearly …
I love the movie but I really have to say this is better than the movie!
Agree
try the book, 'catch me if you can'. well written and very, very funny.
The story was much better from him than other author’s POV.
This is a lie. He is a common con man and did nothing of what he claims. He s law degree nor did any of the above he claim. He is a common household thief.
real is always better
such an entertaining speech. Powerful ending. Thank you.
Amazing how he like almost never stutters. Very smooth guy
He is a professional con artist...
@@creativefruittree3480 *was
I'm only 15, but never in my life have I listened to a speech that I truly found honestly inspiring until this one. You can honestly tell how much he means every word he says here. He also made the speech hella funny and entertaining. Very respectable man.
Sorry buddy you got scammed. Read his Wikipedia page, he made almost everything up!! His story was found to be BS back in 1978!
hate to break the news as well, but Frank Abagnale's biggest scam was getting everyone to believe his stories. They are all outlandish fabrications of a life he never lead.
@@SC-kg5pzit's honestly a very interesting case study reading these comments lol. People want to believe anything. the man is conning people ABOUT being a con artist. Really crazy psychology on display
I lost my father suddenly at 13 and my parents divorced when I was very little. I'm 32 now, and in a way I can identify with that wanting to run away. I ran from the feelings for a very long time. A I get older, I can look back on points in my life where my dad being gone has really influenced things. I missed him in more ways than I ever knew. I'm trying very hard now to become a man he would be proud of. It took me a very long time to find my direction without him. This really made me miss my dad.
I pray for God to give you blessings man. As well, I'm certain your father would be proud of you, just your emotional depth, the knowledge that you care to live righteously and your ability to love, would make any father proud of their son. I can definitely see those virtues in your comment, you may have lost your father young, but it is easy to tell he had a profound impact on your life. Rest assured my brother, he is proud.
Hugs
My parents argued and fought all their married life as, a child I wished they had divorced I grew up hating the domestic situation and did try to run away I have been trying to run away from them both all my life they are, selfish individuals, and don't care about the trouble they cause they fed me clothed me critizised me, failed to support me, every hope I had for my future they knocked it on the head
@@michelles2299 everyone's situation is unique and my experience doesn't preclude yours, or yours mine. The best advice I can tell you is to learn to let go of the anger. It sounds like you're still dragging it up a hill. At this point it is clear you are deeply aware of what affected you. Before you die, it is imperative to attempt to take back the reins of your own life in its direction and potential by accepting the past as fact and for all practical purpose leaving as much of it back there as you can because outside of lingering influence on your nervous system response, it truly no longer exists or accurately informs. Another tenet of that is to finally stop comparing your weight to the weight carried by others. Trauma cause and effect is incomparable and attempting to compare is a negative outcome exercise. It blocks your ability to empathize and an important wisdom in life is you need to learn to give what you want to receive. You cannot do that by only filtering the merit of other's stories through the experience of yourself. It is not easy, but nothing worthwhile is, and you can grow past your childhood and take the wisdom of the fact that everyone has their own mountain and move forward with compassion for others and a gentleness for yourself. It's much easier to move things around inside when you learn to remove the weight of individual shame and accept the reiterated trauma of a collective human condition. You have community when you learn to look past yourself. Your parents taught you only to look inward by example of their own selfishness, you just approach it from a wounded angle of victimization. Your parents probably did too but it was impossible for you to see that angle as a child. Your childhood is over now. You aren't wrong, but you're also not alone. You can't rewrite the past, but you can work on yourself in the present regardless of who is to blame.
Be yourself, and be a man that you would be proud of. I am sorry for your loss, but your loved one would most of all want you to be happy, so try and be that. God bless
Very inspiring talk. A person longing to his parents and God gives him a beautiful family.
When Leonardo DiCaprio plays you in the movie about your life, you know you lived a life.
Or at least you told some great stories.
The last 5 minutes of this speech had me on the verge of tears and rightfully so I think this man has an amazing story but the lessons he can teach you from that story are the real knowledge and the real lessons one should learn
Save your tears , he is a phony and his entire story is fake .Check on RUclips The Truth about Frank Abagnale .
This man is incredible. I can't say much more. I'm glad he's aware of what he's done & his love of his family and want to be a better man is so inspiring.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
He's definitely a con man. Evidence is emerging that none of this really happened.
Wow,...what a testimony to what has and what will always be the most worthy pursuit in life. Family, Honesty , Love
Also.. what a load of bullshit. None of it happened. It's made up.
Everything he's saying here has been proven to be a lie. So he's still conning people lol
I was listening to his speech while synchronizing the movie. I think I will never forget "Catch Me If You Can"
+Meshal Alshehri One of only 2 Decrapio movies I liked. That and Gangs of New York.
Chrisfragger1 Are You serious?
How bout "the departed" "What's eating Gilbert Grape?" "The wolf off Wallstreet" I mean the guy is a legend
Never seen them, not interest in seeing them. I am NOT a fanboy of DiCrapio, sorry if that offends.
Dicaprio is in The Departed but he definitely isn't the only star in the movie, and it's one of the best movies of the 21st century. You should really watch it. Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Alac Baldwin are also in the movie, just to name a few.
I thought I was learning about all his larger-than-life and genius moves. But what I learnt was way more than that. Everyone must hear last 3-5 minutes of this talk. Honest. Poignant. And Straight to the Heart....
bernie sanders really had an interesting life
Deadass who I thought it was
If bernie had 1/10 th of his gut.
😂😂😂
@@ajmalsafi13 sad thing is that he does
true
I see how he does it. When he speaks he gives a series of specific information, which comes across to the listener as if he is an authority and authentic. That's how he fooled people I guess.
Yep. Read his Wikipedia page, he made almost everything up!! His story was found to be BS back in 1978!
I had the pleasure of seeing this speech live today at the Scaling New Heights conference. Frank is an amazing storyteller. I was blown away by his casual recount of these adventures and the unexpected lesson at the end.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
This is a great speech and very educational. It is important when he reflects that we live in a country that offers a second chance.
Excellent speaker. His professed love for his wife and children is very endearing.
Glad this came across my feed the day before Father’s Day.
"everything I have, everything I've achieved, and everything I am, is because love of a woman..." my God what impact
Never heard such a powerful, emotional and wonderful speech. This was just superb
He's so good at telling story~
This is definitly one of the only speeches I've been engaged in, great speaker.
He is smart men, good husband and great father. I very admire him. Wish to him health and happiness.
Rip grammar
Tuan Linh you believe that because he told you so. Con man. No matter how many times he tells this worn out diatribe, retribution for his crimes has never been completed and cant be. Notice hes worked hard to ensure the guest appearances on Carson and others have been removed. Something(s) hidden from his life in 1970s. This same supposedly true story has been told and hes paid to tell it over and over again.
Rip yalls grammar, my eyes went blind
@@hualani6785 you want to be like him so you hate him
@@Anxersi yall's :)
What a beautiful speech, priceless rendition of his life experiences! Respect to his wife, sons and country....amazing!!
He is a con man and his entire story is fake.
Broke down when he talked about being a "Daddy"
Yes me too and I am not even a parent 😢
Nicole Majlat but u r a child..
Russell Lockard damn onion cutting ninjas on the loose.
Me too.
Me too cause ive never had a daddy thats shows me loves and redemption ..been 3 to 5 years since we dont talk to each others
Any fool can be a Father
A Father's job is easy........meets a woman..........weeks later the woman informs him, he is going to be a Father.
Sadly, he leaves and never to be seen again...
But it takes a Special MAN..........to be ............A Daddy
A daddy is always there, to comfort, love, giving support, that loving hug, and always tells his child he loves them.
I know...... I am a single daddy.
Man. God bless you. Continue to be awesome...
This is why people should get married first, and THEN have children.
I am so touched by his message. It made me cry and so proud of how he over came and changed his life for the better.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
It's all bullshit. He's a con man. His biggest con - is lying about his con.
He was a small time crook that petty did crimes of opportunity not carrying who he screwed over.
This guys story telling is in another level, i would listen to this guy talk for hours.
I like that he ended the story by de-glamorising the story.
My first time seeing this and it blows my mind. I started crying towards the end. This man is an inspiration and a demonstration of God's will.
Save your tears , he is a phony and his entire story is fake .
@@Jay-vr9ir Nothing but a killjoy, Jay.
god i almost stood up and started applauding like an idiot at the very end
So compelling .
He still deserve it though
Save your strength , his entire story is fake .Check RUclips ,Alan C Logan's investigation of Frank's story ,it is a sham .
What a smooth speech and what a beautiful message at the end of it!!
Great to hear his true story. Absolutely amazing and uplifting. Had not heard that he turned down three presidential pardons.
Idk about the presidential pardons, but much of this story is sadly made up. He claims he was never arrested until France, but he was in jail multiple times when he was a teenager, as well as him never actually passing the bar exam and the "managing night doctor" role never existing at the time he claims he worked at the hospital. He's a very good story teller and he's using that skill to still con people to this day
@Zack - I also noticed that his story about being in the airport and being asked “what type of equipment?” changed over the years. When he went on Johnny Carson, back in the day, he said it was 1 pilot and that when Frank said “General Electric” the pilot just walked away. Then, Johnny Carson made some joke about “Flying a washing machine.” Now, in this speech, Frank says there were three pilots around. OK, maybe that’s not such a big detail that would indicate lying. However, in this speech Frank says the pilot replied “General Electric? What are you flying a washing machine?” Therefore, it is quite clear that Frank stole Johnny Carson’s tag-on joke and lied saying it was true dialogue from a supposedly true story.
He also told Johnny Carson that he got a pilot’s uniform by saying it was stolen. In this speech, he says the hotel/dry-cleaner lost it.
The #s about the amount of miles he flew and the amount of countries he flew to during the whole course of the scam were very different too vs. the Johnny Carson interview.
I already posted a comment but feel the need to again! As a 38 year old man (39 next week) with 2 daughters (one is 15 yrs old and have a new 9 month old ) I really needed to hear that last 5 minutes! All children need their mother and their father... all children are entitled to their mother and father! My dad has always been the same way... hug kiss and i love you even if im just going to the store! I hope that my children will do the same with their kids someday! Life is so precious... you're children deserve the best version of you! If you always try to be that for them ... even when they aren't watching (usually they are lol) then you will give them the best possible chance at being decent individuals and passing that legacy down the line! Thank you Mr. Abagnale!
And may God continue to bless you!
Eight years ago, I’d have watched this with mild amusement.
Today, I am awestruck.
Frank is an absolutely amazing speaker with an outstanding story. I had a chance to meet with him in NYC many years ago and he is quite charismatic as well as impressive. I do admire him for his accomplishments and how he helps people today at NO charge to the FBI.
Wow! It took some time into his talk for me to realize who this man was....
I so appreciate his honesty, his clarity, his absolute understanding of grace and his message at the end.
My parents divorced when I was 7. I ran away, only to be brought back by my dad...he insisted I must go with my mom. I just realized after watching this, that the little girl who broke and resolved in that moment to not allow circumstances or people to ever get too close finally cried. Powerful talk. Thank you sir. I hold hope for a world where children never suffer divorce. May you find peace within...you were a child and did the best you were able to in that moment.
Crazy, this is nearly word for word the same as the talk he did for Google. Like he knows it from memory word for word
Matthew Crowther why is google twice the length?
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They asked questions after he spoke at Google.... its definitely worth watching!
@@qqnxj712 He took questions for half an hour
He's probably given the speech hundreds of times in 30 years, id imagine it would be hard to not have it memorized
This guy+jordan belfort could rob the whole world
Belfort is one screwed up individual
That man knows what it means to be a man. A man of faith, love of country, love and respect for family and his responsibilities as a husband and father. Who cares about his criminal activity, listen in at 24 min for the real lesson he learned in life.
Wow! What an incredible and inspirational life story both the bad
and good ones on you tube. I can listen
to him 24/7 many thanks for sharing 👍🙏
Incredible speech by an incredible man. His commitment to his wife and family enforces that he is now, telling the truth. And his value's have always been there despite his crimes.
He’s a pretty pathetic individual . Whole life story has been debunked as lies. He was actually a petty thief targeting families and small businesses. Many of his crimes involved sexually assault. Was never a doctor , pilot, lawyer or professor
The last 10 minutes of this video should be heard by every man on the face of this earth. This gentleman’s humble and endearing message is something every real man can relate to.
Thank you very much for sharing such a wonderful life's journey. You are a most incredible man.
Fantastic. Wise words. Sad so many will never get to hear nor will understand his message.
Holy shit, that got so real towards the end. That was inspirational.
Man,
Why all this speech was not boring?
Every second worth the patience to listen❤️
after watching..he comes across genuine.
it is an example of his ability to con YOU watching...remember he knows what hes doing and will play you like a fiddle. he gave up his right to be excussed by the nature of his crime...deception is a personal crime like no other as it gains access to your brain to make you ignore what you see.
of course he sounds genuine, that's what con men do
I love the ending with a beautiful and meaningful reflections.
This is way better than the movie...
I don't think I ever heard a touching story that is well laid out as the way he put it. Such a great man
Wow. Where are the men in this world. Frank is genuine and a role model for many who are on the verge of divorcing and leaving their kids!
You watch the whole thing? I don’t know about you, but by the finish, I’m crying. Great man. Great story.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Quite moving, .. I've always been glad that everything turned out ok for Frank.
I laughed at the beginning but ended up crying... i grew up without both of my parents....
thanks for sharing, loved the movie. This man is a good man, no matter what he did in his youth.
That deserved a standing ovation. Be interesting to hear his wife and sons' take on things, too.
wow...... I wish i had more to say, but that man just left me speechless. I will take his words with me till the day I die.
Wow, so moving what he says at the end about what he has learned about life. ❤️
Frank, I watched the movie about you a few weeks ago and want to read the book.
Of all the experiences you’ve had your closing words are the best.
I pray those words changed the hearts and thoughts of many in the audience and have a great effect on the world they live in.
Your wife is a very blessed woman, so are you and your children.
One of those nights when you go sit in the living room without the tv on remember that Christ paid the price of your sins and mine and ask Him for forgiveness and to reside in your heart. I suspect you’ve already done this, for many of us forgiving ourselves is the hardest thing to do.
Praying for you.
Just an amazing heart felt tribute to life family and second chances. What a wonderful story of resilience, loss, and love.
You know that his IQ has to be off the charts. : )
@@hualani6785 Yeah, because having an education always equates to having a high IQ.
Hualani smart != iq
This dude is a fraud genius one of the smartest fraudsters the world has ever known
Just because he has no education doesn’t mean he couldn’t beat your ass in an intelligence game
@@hualani6785 Take his IQ and compare it to yours and see how many more points he has.
I was a bit of a con man in my teens. Still am actually. I can relate to him on so many levels. Including the moral ones which for me in my case have prevented me from being a multimillionaire. Thankfully money means very little to me. It’s just a form of security to me
@@hualani6785 "much of what he has said since is total bs" LMAO he is a fuking con man
Wow, incredible speech. The ending segment on what it means to be a man is thoughtful and amazing.
holy shit. ... that was a powerful speech. God, Family, County. Awesome.
This was astounding and I cried at the end - and then I listened to the Alan C Logan interview on youtube and I am literally shocked by this investigative journalist and what he has to say about Mr Abagnale. Alan Logan's book is called "The Greatest Hoax on Earth: Catching Truth, While We Can"
This guy has an extraordinary memory, i saw three speeches on three different occasions and all of them were identical, words, jokes, phrases, reactions,...all exactly the same
Because most of it is a lie. He is selling a fake story, like a circus show attraction.
@@ChessJourneyman His story is different from the same man telling his story to Jimmy Carson. Once a liar….
I saw the movie awhile ago but wow, his story in his words is amazing! His words at the end really touched my heart and brought me to tears. Despite his misadventures, he knew what is important in life and values those things. Wow!
His entire story is fake . Check it out he is a great liar , so save your tears .
I watched this and the end of the speech incredibly amazing.. I don't know how smart his words WERE..!!!
This guys wisdom, intelligence and quick wit is seriously on another level. Im glad he chose the legimate way of living in the end, to give us great insight and wisdom on great many things.
Only too bad his entire story is a proven lie
AHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
This was great to watch. I only planned on watching a few minutes of this but next thing I know it was over!
Alright everybody , Frank has been outed by Alan C Logan and Wikipedia regarding the veracity of his story/stories .The entire thing is just a story , it has taken over 40 years .
He reminds me of George Bluth so much.
Speechless with tears rolling down my cheeks... God Bless You and your wife and family Mr. Frank Abagnale. Pls. keep on sharing your wisdom. Bravo!!!
So glad I came across this Ted Talk.
lol me too
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Just watched Catch Me if You Can, watched the original To Tell the Truth episode with him in it, and watched this video. I'm so happy that I didn't end up missing out on the story of this great man right here. Will be remembered for a lifetime.
Great man? His entire story is fake , check it out .He has been doing it for years .
This guy is such an inspiring person. I'm glad he lived all through those trials to tell his story.
The last few minutes is one of the most powerful heartfelt speech I have ever heard.
He's a great man and will always be remembered.
"A piece of paper will never excuse my actions. Only my actions, can excuse my actions"
Such an excellent quote. I enjoyed this video very much. Interesting guy.
He's an amazing storyteller/narrator, he should narrated the movie.
wow what a great speech. what a life story and the ending brought a tear to my eye.