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When I got outta High School I was driving a truck. I was just a poor boy from Memphis, Memphis
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"When I got outta High School I was driving a truck. I was just a poor boy from Memphis, Memphis"

- Elvis Presley

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In this quote, Elvis Presley assesses his humble beginnings as a young man from Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses that after graduating from high school, he started working as a truck driver. This task was most likely not attractive or well-paying, however it was a means for him to earn a living. Regardless of his success and popularity later on in life, Elvis always remembered his roots as a "bad boy" from Memphis. By duplicating the city's name two times, he emphasizes his strong connection to his home town and the effect it had on shaping his identity. This quote showcases Elvis's humbleness and appreciation for his training, which ultimately played a significant role in his increase to stardom.

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Elvis Presley This quote is written / told by Elvis Presley between January 8, 1935 and August 16, 1977. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 56 other quotes.

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