Was Elvis' a funny guy!

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

If it was Joe Esposito and Kathy Westmoreland who talked about Elvis in their books, what reason would you have not to believe them? Both were part of his inner circle...especially Joe.

If you are using the names I have used, I have heard and read that both stories are bogus to sell stories $$$

If you have sources then reveal

[meg]

If it was Joe Esposito and Kathy Westmoreland who talked about Elvis in their books, what reason would you have not to believe them? Both were part of his inner circle...especially Joe.

It was Charlie and Kathy.But it?s not true.

[vulcandude]

I truly don't understand why, when challenged about the content of your post(s) that you don't reveal the sources or the reasoning behind your comments? coming out with comments like "I disagree wholeheartedly" without substantiating or expanding on the reasons you do so, does not add to the debate, further, how can you shed any light if you use the tone of someone who has thrown the dolly out of the pram because someone disagrees with your comments? Give me concrete facts or evidence and I will shut my mouth and let you continue unabaited.

You already know my sources Matt. But you obviously did not care for my sources in the King Of Spades thread. My sources are the archives at Graceland, and Priscilla. Saying I "disagree wholeheatedly" is my opinion or point of view, just as you have yours apparently. But I refuse to get sucked into another debate where we lose sight of the issue at hand, and either bad-mouth Elvis, or even worse, each other. Elvis fans are a family....just leave it at that.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

You already know my sources Matt. But you obviously did not care for my sources in the King Of Spades thread. My sources are the archives at Graceland, and Priscilla. Saying I "disagree wholeheatedly" is my opinion or point of view, just as you have yours apparently. But I refuse to get sucked into another debate where we lose sight of the issue at hand, and either bad-mouth Elvis, or even worse, each other. Elvis fans are a family....just leave it at that.

I have no desire to get into a protracted debate nor lose the issue, I have commented on a post you have submitted and wish to recieve clarification!

So.. Graceland archives or Priscilla (or both) have confirmed or have evidence that Elvis had Cancer? If that is the case I think we have breaking news that the worlds press would surely like to hear about.

[jak]

I disagree wholheartedly with jak and Jumpsuit Junkie. Rather than get into another long standing feud regarding his health issues, which I believe is slowly becoming the topic here, rather than "Was Elvis A Funny Guy", I will stand by my sources of what Elvis was dealing with health wise and leave it at that. Howver jak, I do belive, in your post, you more or less slammed Elvis, and as fans that is not what we do. Just my opinion.

Pointing out Elvis' faults is not slamming him.So many fans want to hide from the truth.The fact is Elvis didnt show any interest in his career during the latter years.Please give me examples that prove me wrong.Post Aloha all he did was constant shows which became shakespearan tradgedies.The bone cancer theory is just false.Sympathetic fans use this as a means to explain Elvis' problems.It's just an escape hatch.Please dont take Billy Smith's word as gospel either.All of the insider's mentioned on this thread have contradicted themselves and each other many times.Joe has pretty much said Kathy is full of it.Which one do you believe?To say that Elvis couldnt walk up to the Col and say "Parker,Im doing the movie no matter what" is crazy.Elvis wasnt hypnotized by the Col.It's always somebody else's fault for Elvis' problems.Was Elvis a happy person?He lived and experienced things we can only dream of.He reached the absolute pinnacle of success but I think he wasnt happy on the way down.At the end I see a man who wants to be happy but he is hopelessly lost.
Jak

[vulcandude]

"Was Elvis a happy person? He lived and experienced things we can only dream of." quote by jak

This would be true. Elvis exprienced things only a very few have ever experienced, and never to the level like Elvis did. So to say whether he was truly happy, had cancer or not, among so many other things....will only be truly known by him & God.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

This would be true. Elvis exprienced things only a very few have ever experienced, and never to the level like Elvis did.

I think Elvis remained remarkably sane considering what he experienced throughout his life, he remained humble and loved his fans.

To be perfectly honest how Elvis managed to remain so normal is a testament to his personality and charisma as well as his other abilities.

[jak]

I think Elvis remained remarkably sane considering what he experienced throughout his life, he remained humble and loved his fans.

To be perfectly honest how Elvis managed to remain so normal is a testament to his personality and charisma as well as his other abilities.

This is a good point.I cant really recall any moments where Elvis rebuked any of his fans.It is true that his humility remained intact over the years which certainly speaks of his character.Elvis never seemed to think he was above his fans I dont think.He genuinely seemed to appreciate them.Many of today's stars could have used a lesson from him.
Jak

[Dovey]

This is a good point.I cant really recall any moments where Elvis rebuked any of his fans.It is true that his humility remained intact over the years which certainly speaks of his character.Elvis never seemed to think he was above his fans I dont think.He genuinely seemed to appreciate them.Many of today's stars could have used a lesson from him.
Jak

I will give you a "ditto" or a Big 10-4 on this one Jak. Dovey

[GirlHappy19]

When I read the thread Was Elvis A Funny Guy, I though it meant his sense of humour?

If that is the case well, yes I think he was a seriously amusing Guy. Listen to any of his concerts, the way he interacts with the audience that tells us a lot about his sense of humour

I guess that's what I wanted to know....but I also wonder if he was happy also.From what I have read,I think he was not happy.In alot of pictures you can see the sadness in his eyes.God I love that guy

[Diane]

I think Elvis had a crazy sense of humor and took pleasure in as much of the small things in life as he could. I think he had been basically a happy person inside in spite of the poverty and hardships in his childhood. Then there was the loss of his mother and all the garbage he had to take through the media, the colonel and those who closely surrounded him.

He was happy most of the time when he was performing but I think once he was off stage everything came back down on his head as usual so no, I don't think he was very happy in his personal life anymore.

[jcanuk]

The only guy that stopped Elvis was Elvis.It was indifference to everything.It's the same reason he sand the same songs night after night in the same cities.Parker was a paid employee,Elvis was the employer.We dont know Parker stopped the movie.Many people feel Elvis was to insecure to do it.Elvis gave up.He gave up on his concerts and his recording career.If Elvis was truly tired of the BS he would have dumped the Col.Elvis' downfall was that he became satisfied which is the kiss of death for an artist.Parker was a greedy man with limited creative thoughts.You think Elvis just stood by and cursed that old SOB while he watched Parker trash his career?The answer is Elvis didnt care.Elvis didnt even know what his albums looked like.He got involved in nothing.Blame our hero for not expanding his horizons.
Jak

this could be the best statement on elvis that i have ever read.you are unfortunatly dead on.