Elvis Presley 87th Birth Anniversary: 10 Quotes By The Legendary Musician

Saturday marks the 87th birth anniversary of American singer Elvis Presley, who is considered one of the most significant cultural icons of the past century.

Widely known as the "King of Rock and Roll," Presley was born in Mississippi in 1935. He began his singing career with the Sun Records label. His recording contract was sold to RCA Victor in 1955 and by the end of the decade, he was an international sensation. Some of his iconic songs include "Heartbreak Hotel," "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Hound Dog." He was found dead on Aug. 16, 1977, at his home in Memphis.

On the occasion of the legendary singer's birthday, here are a few quotes from him. (Courtesy – Goodreads and BrainyQuote)

"Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it. That's what happens to me. I can't help it."
"Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity."
"I learned how important it is to entertain people and give them a reason to come and watch you play."
"There are too many people that depend on me. I'm too obligated. I'm in too far to get out."
"Every time I think that I'm getting old, and gradually going to the grave, something else happens."
"The closest I ever came to getting married was just before I started singing. In fact, my first record saved my neck."
"You only pass through this life once, you don't come back for an encore."
"All my life, I've always had a nice time. We never had any money or nothin', but we never were hungry, you know. That's something to be thankful for."
"I'm still afraid to this day that one morning I'll wake up and find out that everything was a dream and that we're all still back in Tupelo with no hope of getting out from under the poverty."
"I'm not trying to be sexy. It's just my way of expressing myself when I move around."