When we got to the hotel, the Hawaiian Village, there were 500 screaming women there. The police were trying to keep the crowd back. It was very dangerous.

I've been with certain stars; some are caring and pay attention to their fans and to their fellow performers and some are too busy. Elvis never seemed too busy.

My husband was a pilot. He flew Elvis when Elvis first started making appearances around the country.

Since religion was so much a part of my life as a child, and since my childhood was so happy and so full of laughter and joy, I associate the two. Even my concept of Jesus goes along with this association of happiness and religion.

Once you've gotten used to performing, you can't give it up.

It's the most unglamourous glamour business in the world.

Marriage is like a hot bath; once you get used to it, it ain't so hot.