"There were the phone calls and Elvis had asked me to visit him in Los Angeles. This was in 1962"
- Priscilla Presley
About this Quote
The quote by Priscilla Presley is a reflection on a time in her life when she remained in a relationship with Elvis Presley. The quote suggests that Elvis had actually called her through call and asked her to visit him in Los Angeles in 1962. This was a substantial minute in Priscilla's life as it was the start of her relationship with Elvis. It was a time of enjoyment and anticipation as she will embark on a journey to meet the man she would ultimately wed. The quote also reviews the power of Elvis' celeb status and how it had the ability to draw people to him. It is a suggestion of the effect Elvis had on individuals and how his music and charisma had the power to bring individuals together.
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"I wake up every morning and I feel like I'm juggling glass balls. I live in Los Angeles, my business is run out of London, and most evenings I'm cuddled up in front of Skype, in my dressing gown, speaking with my studio in London. I travel a lot, my team travel a lot, but I wouldn't have it any other way"
