"He would use amphetamines to stay awake because he would have late night maneuvers that would go way into the early morning hours and he was given pills to stay up for the long hours"
- Priscilla Presley
About this Quote
In this quote, Priscilla Presley is describing the practices of her late hubby, Elvis Presley. She explains that he would typically have late night military workouts that would last until the early hours of the morning. In order to stay awake and alert throughout these long hours, Elvis would use amphetamines, a kind of stimulant drug. These pills were provided to him by somebody, perhaps a physician or a member of his group, to help him remain awake and focused. This quote clarifies the extreme schedule and demands placed on Elvis during his time in the military, and the measures he took to fulfill those needs.
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