I waited, and I’m sure Elvis did too, for each Ricky Nelson record like we would a Chuck Berry record or a Fats Domino record, to see what was going on. I used to say to some of the guys that Ricky Nelson learned to sing on million selling records.

Before you go to sleep, do not forget to say thanks for everything good that has happened to you in the last 24 hours.

Only the lonely know the way I feel tonight.

I saw Elvis live in '54. It was at the Big D Jamboree in Dallas and the first thing, he came out and spit on the stage...it affected me exactly the same way as when I first saw that David Lynch film. There was just no reference point in the culture to compare it to.

I may be a living legend, but that sure don't help when I've got to change a flat tire.

Pretty woman, I don't believe you, you're not the truth. No one could look as good as you, mercy.

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!