First Quotes by Colonel Tom Parker

Yes, I am a man without a country.

— Colonel Tom Parker

Don't try to explain it, just sell it.

— Colonel Tom Parker

Elvis does his own singing and selects his own songs for his records. Hundreds of songs are submitted to him. I don't even attempt…

— Colonel Tom Parker

Elvis and me, we go three or four days sometimes without talking to each other. Sometimes even a week. I see Elvis, perhaps run…

— Colonel Tom Parker

I tried to stay in the background.

— Colonel Tom Parker

I don't believe in giving away what you can sell.

— Colonel Tom Parker

The public is tired of politicians professing certain beliefs and not acting on those beliefs. They want elected officials who have the moral courage…

— Colonel Tom Parker

I'm a promoter. I promote Elvis.

— Colonel Tom Parker

Elvis is a very generous boy.

— Colonel Tom Parker

I love to pay taxes. I know when I'm paying taxes I'm making money.

— Colonel Tom Parker

I'm doing everything I can to keep Elvis in front of the folks while he's serving the country.

— Colonel Tom Parker

I always insisted that Elvis' name come first and my name come second.

— Colonel Tom Parker