Ignoring expectations makes you look at the world in a fresh way.
I've really learned a lot, really learned a lot, love is like a stove, burns you when it's hot
People often ask me how would I like to be remembered and I answer that I would simply like to be remembered.
ELVIS PRESLEY was bigger than life. His success was documented and laid out for him. He came to the first show I had in Memphis, and it was very nice. He sort of treated me like an equal, because we were both fresh in the business. We got to be great friends and kindred souls.
Whether I'm in London, Sydney or Hong Kong, it makes no difference. There is always someone who knows me. I must be one of the most unloneliest people in the world!
Before you go to sleep, do not forget to say thanks for everything good that has happened to you in the last 24 hours.
I may be a living legend, but that sure don't help when I've got to change a flat tire.
We humans are naturally disposed to worship gods and heroes, to build our pantheons and valhallas. I would rather see that impulse directed into the adoration of daft singers, thicko footballers and air-headed screen actors than into the veneration of dogmatic zealots, fanatical preachers, militant politicians and rabid cultural commentators.
Just keep following your damn dreams, it just costs a lot of damn money. I'm broke, but I have a dream.
I've brought you a mirror. Look at yourself and remember me.
I made straight A's and never got into any trouble, and I still impose those standards on myself. So writing is my chance to escape and become the sleaziest, scummiest role.