Tom Dreesen on the Late Show with David Letterman March 30th 2009 said that Frank Sinatra had said this after giving his $2000 cuff links to a fan.
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If you possess something but you can't give it away, then you don't possess it... it possesses you.
— Frank Sinatra
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Frank Sinatra" (Quotes)
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About Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer. Renowned for his impeccable phrasing and timing. In terms of the number of hit records, he is at the level of Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
About Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer. Renowned for his impeccable phrasing and timing. In terms of the number of hit records, he is at the level of Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
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