Elvis Presley

King of Rock and Roll

Modern influential 90 sayings

Sayings by Elvis Presley

When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies, and I was the hero in the movie. So every dream I ever dreamed has come true a thousand times.

1970 — Acceptance speech, Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation Award
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I don't know anything about music. In my line, you don't have to.

1950s — Interview
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Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over.

1950s — Interview
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I just want to be myself, and I think that's what people want to see.

1950s — Interview
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I feel like I'm a country boy. I'm a simple person. I'm just a good ole boy.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a rebel. I'm just a guy who likes to sing and dance.

1950s — Interview
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I don't care what people think about me. I'm just doing what I love to do.

1950s — Interview
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I'm not afraid to fail. I'm afraid not to try.

1970s — Interview
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I'm just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe.

1970s — Interview
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I'm a very spiritual person. I believe in God. I believe in heaven. I believe in hell. I believe in angels. I believe in demons. I believe in everything.

1970s — Interview
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I'm just a guy who likes to sing and play guitar. That's all I am.

1950s — Interview
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I'm not a genius. I'm just a hard worker.

1950s — Interview
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I'm not a role model. I'm just a guy who makes mistakes.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not trying to be perfect. I'm just trying to be real.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a rebel. I'm just a guy who likes to have fun.

1950s — Interview
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I'm not a legend. I'm just a guy who sings rock and roll.

1950s — Interview
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I'm just a guy who likes to make people happy.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a king. I'm just a guy who makes music.

1970s — Interview
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Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sway all over.

1956 — Interview, various sources
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Do something worth remembering.

Undated — Widely attributed, exact source difficult to pinpoint.
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