Overnight, or over a bite, you might say, the hand thats been punching — Elvis Presley

"A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. Its my favorite part of the business — live concerts."

"In times of trouble, I put my faith in Elvis Presley, who represented the Souths better angels. He was a hard worker, and although he lived the high life, he never forgot that he had been born into poverty. And he was a self-made talent, perhaps the greatest entertainer of all time, born in a two-room shack in Tupelo, Miss., in 1935. Ive been to that small shotgun house many times, reflecting on what it says about America. Greatness can be born anywhere. His father Vernon was a laborer who was often out of work, and the Presleys relied on the kindness of family and neighbors to get them through the hard times.When Elvis was young, the Presleys lost it, and they ended up shuttling around Tupelo, often living in black neighborhoods, where Elvis famously developed an ear for black gospel and blues to supplement his love of the old-time gospel he knew from his own church.I still believe in my heart that most Southerners are still more like Elvis than President Trump. We are most likely to pull over and help someone stranded on the roadside. Most of the people I know in my Mississippi town would give you the shirt off their backs. Most Southern preachers dont spend Sundays in the pulpit spewing hatred and intolerance. Most people agree that racism and white supremacy are evil. Even preschoolers know its always better to tell the truth and take your lumps than lie and evade. And yet here we are. We know right from wrong, but most of us down here voted for wrong. As Elvis once said, “Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away."

"I like Brandos acting ... and ... and . Quite a few of em I like."

"What honey? What is that? Its a sign, I cant see it, wait a minute. Oh, thank you darlin, thank you very much. Oh, thank you. The thought is beautiful dear, and I love you for it, but I, I havent been caught up in this thing and I cant accept this kingship thing because to me theres only one, which is Christ."

"Im never going to sing another song I dont believe in. Im never going to make another picture I dont believe in."

"I found him to be an interesting person, had an entourage of good old boys, was busy with karate, breaking his hand while doing it, but he was nice and cooperative and friendly. I really liked him."