Steve Binder and Elvis Presley in Elvis (TV miniseries)

[on Colonel Parker] Why do you put up with him bullying you? Treating you like a child?

You know, I've thought about that a lot over the years. And I'd try to explain it to you, but you just wouldn't understand.

I think I do.

How? You know nothing about the world I come from.

Actually, I know a lot about you, Elvis. It's my job. Your not that poor kid from Tupelo anymore. You live in the big house. You can be your own boss man. You've certainly out grown that old carny.

I gave him my word. Besides, before me there was no such thing as a rock star. He wrote the book on how to make one. Anyone else I'll hire will just have read it.

Well, maybe it's time to write a new book. Your own book.