Frankie Avalon quotes

Frankie Avalon is an American actor, singer, and teen idol famous for his roles in beach party films of the 1960s. His early success as a pop singer led to a prolific entertainment career on screen and stage. He continues to be celebrated for his enduring impact on American pop culture. Here are 21 of his quotes:

I think today's music absolutely stinks. I really do mean that. (Frankie Avalon)
They weren't great pictures, but they were fun, and they really represented that period of time well. View quote
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Well, we all age, but I'd been taking herbal supplements for a long time. View quote
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When I started to play trumpet I was fortunate to learn very quickly. View quote
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Kids know me from their Grease DVD, so they instantly respond. You can hear a pin drop when I do my old songs. View quote
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I was not a trained actor. View quote
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I've been around two years shy of 50 years doing what I do. I am a musician. View quote
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The kids have all seen it on DVD or videotape. View quote
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It captures a lot of the spirit of the '50s. View quote
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I learned not to blink in a close-up or move your head at all, because if you did, they wouldn't use it. View quote
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Yes, but I don't think of the Teen Angel as of an age. (Frankie Avalon)
Rocco paid me 35 bucks a week at Murray's Inn in South Jersey. People started asking Rocco to have me sing. View quote
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Any chance I had to get in front of people - amateur talent contests at movie houses like the Broadway, the president - I took. View quote
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I wound up signing to RCA Victor as a trumpeter, guesting on shows like Jackie Gleason's Honeymooners. View quote
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They look for the top note to end every song. They don't know what they are singing about. There is no style. View quote
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I wish I could talk to Annette, but she doesn't even correspond at this point. View quote
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I'll be 65 in September and I work as much as I want to, take cruises with Kay, relax with my family, do everything in moderation, because I want to enjoy my life. View quote
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No sooner than I did take it seriously, I had million-selling hits and movies with John Wayne. View quote
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These kids today, everything is about hitting a vocal home run. View quote
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I like that because the fans want to see onstage what they know so well from the big screen. View quote
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I love Billy Joel's music, but let's put it this way - I think this is a frustrated, ugly man. (Frankie Avalon)

Frankie Avalon

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: September 12, 1940
Quotes count: 21