Being Elvis Presley’s daughter is a whole lot of pressure. It’s been a constant burden in my life.
Meaning of the quote
Being the daughter of a famous person like Elvis Presley can be really tough. It puts a lot of pressure on you and feels like a heavy weight that you have to carry all the time. Even though Lisa Marie Presley is a talented musician herself, she still has to deal with the constant attention and expectations that come with being the daughter of a superstar.
About Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley was the only child of the legendary Elvis Presley. She had a successful music career, releasing three studio albums, and was the sole heir to her father’s estate. Her memoir is set to be published in 2024, giving fans a deeper look into her life.
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I wanted to come through with my own voice and, hopefully, have it affect people. I want people to know that I’m not an Elvis impersonator.
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I never not wanted to be a singer. Since I was 3, I knew this was what I wanted to do. Well, I can’t say I wanted to do it, but I fantasized and thought about it all the time. I never thought it would actually happen.
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American singer-songwriter (1968-2023)
I really went back through a lot of the dark corridors of my life in this. I wanted people to know who I am based on my music, not on what they read in the tabloids.
American singer-songwriter (1968-2023)
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American singer-songwriter (1968-2023)
If I’m alone too long I think too much, and I’m not interested in doing that. That won’t lead anywhere good, I’m sure. If I’m busy I tend to stay out of trouble. An idle mind is the devil’s playground.
American singer-songwriter (1968-2023)
With a lot of hair and make-up then I’m possibly, remotely attractive. But it’s rare, I don’t think I’m ugly but I’m nothing particularly special. I’m not a yoga and health girl. I don’t exercise that much and I eat crap and smoke and bite my nails.
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American singer-songwriter (1968-2023)
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I remember him watching me through the crack of a door singing with a hairbrush. I was in front of his mirror. I think he wanted me to sing. He would get me on the table and make me sing sometimes or play the piano. He was very encouraging on that front.
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Mostly singing was cathartic, writing was cathartic, therapeutic. I don’t think I had a goal, particularly, to sing or put it out there for anybody.
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