Elvis Presley

Singer, Actor

Elvis Presley was a groundbreaking American singer and actor, known for his influential music and charismatic performances that shaped rock and roll.

Born
January 8, 1935
Died
August 16, 1977
Quotes
249
Rank
#493

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"The first time that I appeared on stage, it scared me to death. I really didn't know what all the yelling was about. I didn't realize that my body was moving. It's a natural thing to me. So to the manager backstage I said, "What'd I do? What'd I do?" And he said, "Whatever it is, go back and do it again.""

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"Animals don't hate, and we're supposed to be better than them."

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"Once I catch you and the kissing starts, a team of wild horses couldn't tear us apart."

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"My philosophy of life is simple: I need someone to love, something to wait and do something."

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"I was training to be an electrician. I suppose I got wired the wrong way round somewhere along the line."

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"We do two shows a night for five weeks. A lotta times we'll go upstairs and sing until daylight - gospel songs. We grew up with it...It more or less puts your mind at ease. It does mine."

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"I've never written a song in my life. It's all a big hoax."

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"Before you abuse, criticize, and accuse walk a mile in my shoes."

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"I'm so nervous. I've always been nervous, ever since I was a kid."

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"Samson told Delilah loud and clear, keep your cotton picken fingers out of my hair."

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"Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity."

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"Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind. Memories, sweetened through the ages just like wine."

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"I'm trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It's so easy to get turned."

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