“Catch Me If You Can” is one of my favorite Broadway musicals. It’s about the story of Frank Abagnale, a man who impersonated a pilot, doctor, lawyer and more, without ever finishing high school. I love singing the song “Fly, Fly Away,” which is sung by Abagnale’s love interest, Brenda. She acknowledges the false identity he presents to the world but sees his true self.
In real life, despite committing more than $2 million in fraud, Abagnale is respected as an authority and public speaker on cybercrime and identity theft. His story is further celebrated through a Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. That story, full of charm and the idea of building yourself up, has always stuck with me…