{"id":11663,"date":"2015-01-01T10:37:35","date_gmt":"2015-01-01T18:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=11663"},"modified":"2015-10-21T00:36:58","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T07:36:58","slug":"elvis-presley-what-ifs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/","title":{"rendered":"Elvis Presley What Ifs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%9C%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6you_have_no_idea_how_I_need_to_hear_what_you_have_to_say%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >&#8220;&#8230;&#8230;you have no idea how I need to hear what you have to say.&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#A_blog_post_remembering_Elvis_Presley_whom_many_of_us_grew_up_with_listening_to_him_on_jukeboxes_watching_him_in_movies\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >A blog post remembering Elvis Presley, whom many of us grew up with, listening to him on jukeboxes &amp;\u00a0watching him\u00a0in movies.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Nowadays_we_talk_about_people_killing_themselves_with_their_diets_making_doctors_extremely_rich_Elvis_was_the_%E2%80%98poster_boy_of_this_lifestyle\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >Nowadays, we talk about people killing themselves with their diets &amp; making doctors extremely rich. Elvis was the &#8216;poster boy&#8217; of this lifestyle.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Incredibly_talented_%E2%80%93_adored_by_countless_millions_%E2%80%93_killed_by_his_diet_by_his_doctors\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >Incredibly talented &#8211; adored by countless millions &#8211; killed by his diet &amp; by his doctors.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%9CThe_only_thing_in_life_he_got_any_enjoyment_out_of_was_eating%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Mary_Jenkins_%E2%80%93_one_of_Elvis_regular_cooks_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >\u201cThe only thing in life he got any enjoyment out of was eating.\u201d\u00a0&#8211; Mary Jenkins &#8211; one of Elvis&#8217; regular cooks &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#_While_Presleys_main_physician_Dr_Nichopoulos_was_exonerated_of_criminal_liability_for_the_singers_death_the_facts_were_startling_%E2%80%9CIn_the_first_eight_months_of_1977_alone_he_had_prescribed_more_than_10000_doses_of_sedatives_amphetamines_and_narcotics_all_in_Elviss_name%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_wiki\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >~ While Presley&#8217;s main physician, Dr. Nichopoulos, was exonerated of criminal liability for the singer&#8217;s death, the facts were startling: &#8220;In the first eight months of 1977 alone, he had [prescribed] more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines and narcotics: all in Elvis&#8217;s name.&#8221; ~ &#8211; wiki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Elvis_was_only_42_when_he_died\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >Elvis was only 42 when he died.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Elvis_could_perhaps_have_switched_to_being_a_plant_eater_%E2%80%93_but%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >Elvis could, perhaps, have switched to being a plant eater &#8211; but&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Excerpts_from_a_Larry_Geller_conversation_about_Elvis_Presley\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >Excerpts from a Larry Geller conversation about Elvis Presley<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#_Elvis_Larry_Geller_%E2%80%93_source\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >\u00a0Elvis &amp; Larry Geller &#8211; source<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Larry_Geller_%E2%80%93_So_I_tell_him_the_truth_about_my_interests_and_this_was_way_before_The_Beatles_explosion_and_the_Maharishi_stuff_became_popular_So_I_told_him_how_I_worked_as_a_hairdresser_as_a_living_but_that_more_importantly_was_my_search_for_the_truth_for_the_purpose_of_life_for_God_I_said_%E2%80%9CI_know_youre_Elvis_Presley_and_the_biggest_star_in_the_world_and_what_Im_saying_probably_sounds_very_corny_to_you%E2%80%9D_But_Elvis_replies_%E2%80%9CNo_wait_a_minute_Larry_you_have_no_idea_how_I_need_to_hear_what_you_have_to_say_Please_keep_on_talking%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >Larry Geller &#8211; So I tell him the truth about my interests and this was way before The Beatles explosion and the Maharishi stuff became popular. So I told him how I worked as a hairdresser as a living but that more importantly was my search for the truth, for the purpose of life, for God. I said, &#8220;I know you&#8217;re Elvis Presley and the biggest star in the world and what I&#8217;m saying probably sounds very corny to you&#8221; But Elvis replies, &#8220;No, wait a minute. Larry you have no idea how I need to hear what you have to say. Please keep on talking.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#So_I_tell_him_about_my_mediation_yoga_my_spiritual_books_being_vegetarian_and_everything_Right_away_he_wanted_to_know_about_the_soul_Do_we_have_a_soul_Where_do_we_come_from_Do_we_survive_this_life_all_these_things_just_emerged_into_this_conversation\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >So I tell him about my mediation, yoga, my spiritual books, being vegetarian and everything. Right away he wanted to know about the soul, Do we have a soul?, Where do we come from?, Do we survive this life?.. all these things just emerged into this conversation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Elvis_Information_Network_%E2%80%93_In_March_77_you_did_go_on_that_last_vacation_to_Hawaii_Obviously_Elvis_at_the_time_was_really_floating_between_vitamins_health_regimes_that_you_were_suggesting_and_Dr_Nick_and_all_his_chemicals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >Elvis Information Network\u00a0&#8211; In March 77 you did go on that last vacation to Hawaii. Obviously Elvis at the time was really floating between vitamins &amp; health regimes that you were suggesting and Dr Nick and all his chemicals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Larry_Geller_%E2%80%93_I_have_no_respect_for_Dr_Nick_Before_a_tour_would_start_I_would_have_packets_of_vitamins_and_minerals_all_wrapped_up_for_the_tour_to_help_keep_me_healthy_Plus_I_was_a_vegetarian_One_day_I_was_in_Elvis_bedroom_when_he_woke_up_and_Dr_Nick_was_there_I_took_a_packet_of_vitamins_out_and_put_it_on_the_table_and_said_%E2%80%9CElvis_you_should_take_some_of_these_man_they_are_so_good_for_you%E2%80%9D_I_also_gave_a_little_spiel_to_him_about_their_benefits_Dr_Nick_says_%E2%80%9CHey_get_that_crap_out_of_here_That_doesnt_work%E2%80%9D_Here_was_a_medical_Doctor_saying_this_Of_course_he_is_not_anymore_Thank_God_for_some_justice\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >Larry Geller &#8211; I have no respect for Dr Nick. Before a tour would start I would have packets of vitamins and minerals all wrapped up for the tour to help keep me healthy. Plus I was a vegetarian. One day I was in Elvis&#8217; bedroom when he woke up and Dr. Nick was there. I took a packet of vitamins out and put it on the table and said, &#8220;Elvis you should take some of these man, they are so good for you.&#8221; I also gave a little spiel to him about their benefits. Dr Nick says, &#8220;Hey, get that crap out of here. That %#&amp;!*% doesn&#8217;t work.&#8221; Here was a medical Doctor saying this! Of course he is not anymore. Thank God for some justice.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#The_%E2%80%9Cpapaya_diet%E2%80%9D_of_1973_%E2%80%93_taken_from_a_%E2%80%9CDr_Nick%E2%80%9D_interview\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >The &#8220;papaya diet&#8221; of 1973? &#8211; taken from a &#8220;Dr. Nick&#8221; interview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%9CSo_he_goes_out_to_Vegas_and_talks_Dr_Gahnim_Elias_Gahnim_official_ring_physician_of_the_Nevada_Boxing_Commission_to_do_it_He_was_out_there_three_weeks_kept_him_knocked_out_asleep_had_him_on_some_sort_of_papaya_juice_diet_and_he_came_back_all_bloated_up_he_was_taking_in_more_drinking_papaya_juice_than_he_was_taking_in_on_a_normal_diet_That_really_clobbered_his_colon_You_need_physical_activity_for_your_colon_to_function_properly_His_was_already_non-functioning_because_of_his_laxative_abuse_and_all_he_did_was_sleep_for_three_weeks%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >&#8220;So he goes out to Vegas and talks Dr. Gahnim [Elias Gahnim, official ring physician of the Nevada Boxing Commission] to do it. He was out there three weeks, kept him knocked out asleep, had him on some sort of papaya juice diet, and he came back all bloated up, he was taking in more drinking papaya juice than he was taking in on a normal diet. That really clobbered his colon. You need physical activity for your colon to function properly. His was already non-functioning because of his laxative abuse, and all he did was sleep for three weeks.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Interviewer_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CWhy_would_he_Elvis_abuse_laxatives%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >Interviewer &#8211; &#8220;Why would he (Elvis) abuse laxatives?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Dr_Nick_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CHe_abused_laxatives_because_he_stayed_so_constipated_A_lot_of_things_contributed_to_it_Finally_his_colon_just_like_any_muscle_that_you_dont_use_lost_its_ability_to_contract_The_normal_colon_is_about_this_big_around%E2%80%9D_Dr_Nick_said_gesturing_with_his_doubled_fists_together_%E2%80%9CElviss_colon_was_about_the_size_of_your_leg_You_can_imagine_how_much_stuff_was_in_it_Whether_it_was_gas_or_water_or_shit_or_whatever_it_occupied_space_He_thought_he_had_control_over_things_He_thought_when_hed_lose_control_that_he_could_regain_it_again_any_time_he_wanted_to%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >Dr. Nick &#8211; &#8220;He abused laxatives because he stayed so constipated. A lot of things contributed to it. Finally his colon, just like any muscle that you don&#8217;t use, lost its ability to contract. The normal colon is about this big around,&#8221; Dr. Nick said, gesturing with his doubled fists together. &#8220;Elvis&#8217;s colon was about the size of your leg. You can imagine how much stuff was in it. Whether it was gas or water or shi*t or whatever, it occupied space. He thought he had control over things. He thought when he&#8217;d lose control that he could regain it again any time he wanted to.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Very_sick_%E2%80%93_but_still_interacting_wonderfully_with_his_audience_%E2%80%93_less_than_2_months_before_he_died_on_August_16_1977\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\"  >Very sick &#8211; but still interacting wonderfully with his audience &#8211; less than 2 months before he died on\u00a0August 16, 1977<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#From_the_official_Press_Release_about_the_concert_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\"  >From the official Press Release about the concert &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#_Because_of_the_severity_of_Elvis_health_problems_at_the_time_the_special_was_shot_Elvis_was_far_from_his_best_in_the_way_he_looked_and_the_way_he_performed_though_there_are_some_truly_brilliant_moments_in_the_footage_The_true_fans_look_at_this_through_the_eyes_of_love_respect_and_understanding_and_see_the_great_historical_value_%E2%80%93_as_do_all_the_members_of_our_staff_But_this_not_so_with_much_of_the_general_public_and_the_media_Its_not_that_we_dont_want_the_fans_to_have_this_footage_or_that_we_dont_know_how_much_it_would_mean_to_them_We_do_There_just_simply_is_no_way_to_get_it_only_to_the_real_fans_and_weve_exhausted_all_kinds_of_ideas_without_also_having_Elvis_served_up_to_the_general_public_and_press_for_ridicule_They_already_emphasize_and_exaggerate_the_tragedy_and_sadness_of_the_last_years_of_his_life_too_much\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\"  >~ Because of the severity of Elvis&#8217; health problems at the time the special was shot, Elvis was far from his best in the way he looked and the way he performed, though there are some truly brilliant moments in the footage. The true fans look at this through the eyes of love, respect and understanding, and see the great historical value &#8211; as do all the members of our staff. But, this not so with much of the general public and the media. It&#8217;s not that we don&#8217;t want the fans to have this footage or that we don&#8217;t know how much it would mean to them. We do. There just simply is no way to get it only to the real fans (and we&#8217;ve exhausted all kinds of ideas) without also having Elvis served up to the general public and press for ridicule. They already emphasize and exaggerate the tragedy and sadness of the last years of his life too much. ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#The_full_concert_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\"  >The full concert\u00a0&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Elvis_Rapid_City_June_21_1977_from_Jenny_Maher_on_Vimeo\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >Elvis Rapid City June 21 1977 from Jenny Maher on Vimeo.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#This_is_the_second_concert_filmed_by_CBS_for_the_Elvis_In_Concert_show_It_was_filmed_in_June_1977_and_shown_on_television_in_October_1977_after_Elvis_death_It_hasnt_been_repeated_This_is_from_the_Boxcar_boxed_set_The_Final_Curtain\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >This is the second concert filmed by CBS for the Elvis In Concert show. It was filmed in June 1977 and shown on television in October 1977, after Elvis&#8217; death. It hasn&#8217;t been repeated. This is from the Boxcar boxed set The Final Curtain.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Elvis_Monique_Brave_%E2%80%93_source\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >Elvis &amp; Monique Brave &#8211; source<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#At_Time_Marker_3_05_young_Monique_Brave_gives_Elvis_a_%E2%80%98Medallion_of_Life_on_behalf_of_the_Sioux_Nation_receives_a_kiss_on_the_cheek_At_Time_Marker_3_58_Elvis_invites_Moniques_mum_Sharon_to_join_them_for_a_photo\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >At Time Marker 3:05\u00a0young Monique Brave gives Elvis a \u2018Medallion of Life\u2019 on behalf of the Sioux Nation &amp; receives a kiss on the cheek. At Time Marker 3:58, Elvis invites Monique\u2019s mum, Sharon, to join them for a photo.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#_Inside_Elvis_met_then-Mayor_Art_LaCroix_as_well_as_Sharon_Brave_and_her_10-year-old_daughter_Monique\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\"  >~ Inside, Elvis met then-Mayor Art LaCroix as well as Sharon Brave and her 10-year-old daughter, Monique.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#The_brief_encounter_with_%E2%80%98The_King_left_a_lasting_impression_on_Sharon\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\"  >The brief encounter with \u2018The King\u2019 left a lasting impression on Sharon.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%98I_can_still_remember_everything_we_were_in_and_out_in_a_few_minutes_the_longtime_Elvis_fan_said_%E2%80%98We_had_the_best_seat_in_the_house_for_a_couple_of_minutes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\"  >\u2018I can still remember everything; we were in and out in a few minutes\u2019, the longtime Elvis fan said. \u2018We had the best seat in the house for a couple of minutes\u2019.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Monique_wore_a_full_buckskin_American_Indian_dress_and_presented_Elvis_with_an_eight-point_beaded_medallion_He_gave_her_a_scarf_that_she_still_has_source\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\"  >Monique wore a full buckskin American Indian dress and presented Elvis with an eight-point beaded medallion. He gave her a scarf that she still has. ~ \u00a0source.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Monique_Brave_He_kissed_me_on_the_cheek_and_autographed_a_scarf_for_me_My_mother_did_get_to_come_in_the_room_with_me_to_meet_Elvis_We_also_have_a_picture_of_the_three_of_us_as_well_as_a_picture_of_just_me_and_Elvis_She_was_crying_the_whole_time_She_just_couldnt_believe_she_was_in_the_same_room_breathing_the_same_air_as_the_King\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\"  >Monique Brave:\u00a0He kissed me on the cheek and autographed a scarf for me. My mother did get to come in the room with me to meet Elvis. We also have a picture of the three of us as well as a picture of just me and Elvis. She was crying the whole time. She just couldn&#8217;t believe she was in the same room breathing the same air as the King.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Grim_details_of_what_Elvis_actually_consumed_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\"  >Grim details of what Elvis\u00a0actually consumed &#8211; here<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6the_Kings_favorite_tuck-in_was_a_toasted_peanut_butter_and_banana_sandwich\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\"  >~ &#8230;&#8230;the King\u2019s favorite tuck-in was a toasted peanut butter and banana sandwich. ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#_In_the_name_of_research_I_found_what_seemed_like_an_authentic_recipe_and_executed_it_To_my_surprise_it_was_delicious_with_the_salty_peanut_butter_playing_off_the_hyper-sweet_banana\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\"  >~ In the name of research, I found what seemed like an authentic recipe and executed it. To my surprise, it was delicious, with the salty peanut butter playing off the hyper-sweet banana. ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-7\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Conclusion\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\"  >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%9CMost_people_do_not_die_they_kill_themselves_with_their_knives_and_forks%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Dugald_Semple_quoted_in_a_piece_in_%E2%80%93_The_Glasgow_Herald_%E2%80%93_Oct_12_1953\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\"  >\u201cMost people do not die, they kill themselves with their knives and forks.\u201d \u2013 Dugald Semple quoted in a piece in \u2013 The Glasgow Herald \u2013 Oct 12, 1953<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#The_Animals_Revenge_After_the_expense_of_raising_animals_we_eat_them_and_they_kill_us_Eating_kills_2_out_of_3_people_in_the_Western_world_Eating_is_the_biggest_cause_of_disease_disability_and_death_in_the_West_today_Human_bodies_cant_handle_animal_and_dairy_products_A_diet_based_on_animal_and_dairy_products_is_suicidal_Prehistoric_man_ate_over_800_varieties_of_fruit_vegetables_nuts_seeds_and_grain_This_is_the_diet_we_have_evolved_to_eat_Meat_dairy_and_fish_became_affordable_in_the_20th_century_We_switched_from_a_plant-based_diet_to_an_animal_based_one_%E2%80%93_source\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\"  >The Animals&#8217; Revenge: After the expense of raising animals, we eat them, and they kill us. Eating kills 2 out of 3 people in the Western world. Eating is the biggest cause of disease, disability and death in the West today. Human bodies can&#8217;t handle animal and dairy products. A diet based on animal and dairy products is suicidal. Prehistoric man ate over 800 varieties of fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grain. This is the diet we have evolved to eat. Meat, dairy and fish became affordable in the 20th century. We switched from a plant-based diet to an animal based one.\u00a0&#8211; source.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\"  >&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Our_Projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\"  >Our Projects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#The_Henry_Salt_Archive_is_one_of_our_almost_completed_projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\"  >The Henry Salt Archive is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#The_Humanitarian_League_is_our_Hong_Kong_registered_charity\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\"  >The Humanitarian League is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#The_Ernest_Bell_Library_was_conceived_in_1934_It_is_still_strong_active_eighty_years_later_%E2%80%93_its_primary_objectives_are_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\"  >The Ernest Bell Library\u00a0was conceived in 1934.\u00a0It is still strong &amp; active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\"  >Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\"  >Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\"  >Assist students and scholars in their research.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\"  >Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\"  >Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\"  >We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#We_have_a_passion_for_sharing_excellent_quality_vegan_articles_items_%E2%80%93_making_them_easily_available_to_21st_C_folk\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\"  >We have\u00a0a passion for sharing excellent quality vegan articles \/ items \u2013 making them easily available to 21st C folk.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Most_early_books_magazines_on_veganism_were_originally_only_published_in_the_hundreds_or_in_the_low-thousands_of_copies\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\"  >Most early books &amp; magazines on veganism were originally only published in the hundreds or in the low-thousands of copies.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Wars_weather_insects_careless_humans_etc_have_combined_to_make_many_of_them_very_hard_to_find\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\"  >Wars, weather, insects, careless humans, etc. have combined to make many of them very hard to find.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#We_are_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\"  >We are actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#vegetarian_products\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#vegetarian_books_other_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\"  >veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#vegetarian_organizations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0organizations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#vegetarian_businesses\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0businesses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#animal_rights_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\"  >animal rights organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#animal_rights_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\"  >animal rights publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#humanitarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\"  >humanitarian organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#humanitarian_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\"  >humanitarian publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\"  >rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#the_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\"  >the work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#There_are_currently_more_than_2800_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\"  >There are currently more than 2,800 items in the Ernest Bell Library.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\"  >We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\"  >It is long past time for the library to go online!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_centre_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\"  >\u00a0\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Henry_S_Salt_%E2%80%93_writing_in_September_1934\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\"  >Henry S. Salt \u2013 writing in September 1934<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\"  >\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\"  >If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\"  >humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\"  >&#8211; or message me \u00a0through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#https_wwwhappycownetblogauthorJohnnySensible_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/ \n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#If_you_are_a_Tweeter_please_consider_sending_this_post_out_to_your_friends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\"  >If you are a Tweeter, please consider sending this post out to your friends.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/#Thank_you\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\"  >Thank you!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6you_have_no_idea_how_I_need_to_hear_what_you_have_to_say%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8220;&#8230;&#8230;you have no idea how I need to hear what you have to say.&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_blog_post_remembering_Elvis_Presley_whom_many_of_us_grew_up_with_listening_to_him_on_jukeboxes_watching_him_in_movies\"><\/span>A blog post remembering Elvis Presley, whom many of us grew up with, listening to him on jukeboxes &amp;\u00a0watching him\u00a0in movies.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nowadays_we_talk_about_people_killing_themselves_with_their_diets_making_doctors_extremely_rich_Elvis_was_the_%E2%80%98poster_boy_of_this_lifestyle\"><\/span>Nowadays, we talk about people killing themselves with their diets &amp; making doctors extremely rich. Elvis was the &#8216;poster boy&#8217; of this lifestyle.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incredibly_talented_%E2%80%93_adored_by_countless_millions_%E2%80%93_killed_by_his_diet_by_his_doctors\"><\/span>Incredibly talented &#8211; adored by countless millions &#8211; killed by his diet &amp; by his doctors.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u201cThe only thing in life he got any enjoyment out of was eating.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0&#8211; M<\/span>ary Jenkins &#8211; one of Elvis&#8217; regular cooks &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salon.com\/2007\/08\/14\/elvis_food\/\" title=\"......everybody and their cousin knows that the King\u2019s favorite tuck-in was a toasted peanut butter and banana sandwich. \"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ While Presley&#8217;s main physician, Dr. Nichopoulos, was exonerated of criminal liability for the singer&#8217;s death, the facts were startling: &#8220;In the first eight months of 1977 alone, he had [prescribed] more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines and narcotics: all in Elvis&#8217;s name.&#8221; ~<\/span> &#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elvis_Presley\" title=\"Whether or not combined drug intoxication was in fact the cause, there is little doubt that polypharmacy contributed significantly to Presley's premature death.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">wiki<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elvis_was_only_42_when_he_died\"><\/span>Elvis was only 42 when he died.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elvis_could_perhaps_have_switched_to_being_a_plant_eater_%E2%80%93_but%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Elvis could, perhaps, have switched to being a plant eater &#8211; but&#8230;&#8230;.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excerpts_from_a_Larry_Geller_conversation_about_Elvis_Presley\"><\/span>Excerpts from a Larry Geller conversation about Elvis Presley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/LarryElvisx.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/LarryElvisx.jpg\" alt=\"LarryElvisx\" width=\"300\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/LarryElvisx.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/LarryElvisx-286x300.jpg 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Elvis &amp; Larry Geller &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvisinfonet.com\/interview_larry_geller2007.html\" title=\"From 1964 until the very final days Larry Geller was a close friend to Elvis. Perhaps Elvis might have even lived longer had he paid more attention to Geller's healthy life-style and managed to shake off the demands of Colonel Parker.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">source<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvisinfonet.com\/gellar.html\" title=\"http:\/\/www.elvisinfonet.com\/gellar.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Larry Geller<\/a> <span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8211; So I tell him the truth about my interests and this was way before The Beatles explosion and the Maharishi stuff became popular. So I told him how I worked as a hairdresser as a living but that more importantly was my search for the truth, for the purpose of life, for God. I said, &#8220;I know you&#8217;re Elvis Presley and the biggest star in the world and what I&#8217;m saying probably sounds very corny to you&#8221; But Elvis replies, &#8220;No, wait a minute. Larry you have no idea how I need to hear what you have to say. Please keep on talking.&#8221;<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_I_tell_him_about_my_mediation_yoga_my_spiritual_books_being_vegetarian_and_everything_Right_away_he_wanted_to_know_about_the_soul_Do_we_have_a_soul_Where_do_we_come_from_Do_we_survive_this_life_all_these_things_just_emerged_into_this_conversation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">So I tell him about my mediation, yoga, my spiritual books, being vegetarian and everything. Right away he wanted to know about the soul, Do we have a soul?, Where do we come from?, Do we survive this life?.. all these things just emerged into this conversation.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvisinfonet.com\/gellerpart2.html\" title=\"&quot;Elvis Information Network&quot;\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Elvis Information Network<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8211; In March 77 you did go on that last vacation to Hawaii. Obviously Elvis at the time was really floating between vitamins &amp; health regimes that you were suggesting and <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_C._Nichopoulos\" title=\"George Constantine Nichopoulos (born October 29, 1927), also known as &quot;Dr. Nick&quot;, is a former American doctor of Greek descent. He is best known as Elvis Presley's personal physician and is controversial due to the singer's longstanding and ultimately fatal abuse of prescription drugs.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Dr Nick<\/span><\/a> and all his chemicals.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvisinfonet.com\/gellerpart2.html\" title=\"http:\/\/www.elvisinfonet.com\/gellerpart2.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Larry Geller<\/a> <span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8211; I have no respect for Dr Nick. Before a tour would start I would have packets of vitamins and minerals all wrapped up for the tour to help keep me healthy. Plus I was a vegetarian. One day I was in Elvis&#8217; bedroom when he woke up and Dr. Nick was there. I took a packet of vitamins out and put it on the table and said, &#8220;Elvis you should take some of these man, they are so good for you.&#8221; I also gave a little spiel to him about their benefits. Dr Nick says, &#8220;Hey, get that crap out of here. That %#&amp;!*% doesn&#8217;t work.&#8221; Here was a medical Doctor saying this! Of course he is not anymore. Thank God for some justice.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The &#8220;papaya diet&#8221; of 1973? &#8211; taken from a &#8220;Dr. Nick&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swampland.com\/articles\/view\/mysteryandmanners\/405\u00a0\" title=\"http:\/\/www.swampland.com\/articles\/view\/mysteryandmanners\/405\u00a0\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">interview<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CSo_he_goes_out_to_Vegas_and_talks_Dr_Gahnim_Elias_Gahnim_official_ring_physician_of_the_Nevada_Boxing_Commission_to_do_it_He_was_out_there_three_weeks_kept_him_knocked_out_asleep_had_him_on_some_sort_of_papaya_juice_diet_and_he_came_back_all_bloated_up_he_was_taking_in_more_drinking_papaya_juice_than_he_was_taking_in_on_a_normal_diet_That_really_clobbered_his_colon_You_need_physical_activity_for_your_colon_to_function_properly_His_was_already_non-functioning_because_of_his_laxative_abuse_and_all_he_did_was_sleep_for_three_weeks%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8220;So he goes out to Vegas and talks Dr. Gahnim [Elias Gahnim, official ring physician of the Nevada Boxing Commission] to do it. He was out there three weeks, kept him knocked out asleep, had him on some sort of papaya juice diet, and he came back all bloated up, he was taking in more drinking papaya juice than he was taking in on a normal diet. That really clobbered his colon. You need physical activity for your colon to function properly. His was already non-functioning because of his laxative abuse, and all he did was sleep for three weeks.&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swampland.com\/articles\/view\/mysteryandmanners\/405\" title=\"http:\/\/www.swampland.com\/articles\/view\/mysteryandmanners\/405\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Interviewer<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8220;Why would he (Elvis) abuse laxatives?&#8221;<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Nick_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CHe_abused_laxatives_because_he_stayed_so_constipated_A_lot_of_things_contributed_to_it_Finally_his_colon_just_like_any_muscle_that_you_dont_use_lost_its_ability_to_contract_The_normal_colon_is_about_this_big_around%E2%80%9D_Dr_Nick_said_gesturing_with_his_doubled_fists_together_%E2%80%9CElviss_colon_was_about_the_size_of_your_leg_You_can_imagine_how_much_stuff_was_in_it_Whether_it_was_gas_or_water_or_shit_or_whatever_it_occupied_space_He_thought_he_had_control_over_things_He_thought_when_hed_lose_control_that_he_could_regain_it_again_any_time_he_wanted_to%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Dr. Nick &#8211; <span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8220;He abused laxatives because he stayed so constipated. A lot of things contributed to it. Finally his colon, just like any muscle that you don&#8217;t use, lost its ability to contract. The normal colon is about this big around,&#8221; Dr. Nick said, gesturing with his doubled fists together. &#8220;Elvis&#8217;s colon was about the size of your leg. You can imagine how much stuff was in it. Whether it was gas or water or shi*t or whatever, it occupied space. He thought he had control over things. He thought when he&#8217;d lose control that he could regain it again any time he wanted to.&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Very_sick_%E2%80%93_but_still_interacting_wonderfully_with_his_audience_%E2%80%93_less_than_2_months_before_he_died_on_August_16_1977\"><\/span>Very sick &#8211; but still interacting wonderfully with his audience &#8211; less than 2 months before he died on\u00a0August 16, 1977<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>From the<a href=\"http:\/\/movies.elvispresley.com.au\/elvis_in_concert.shtml\" title=\"The 1977 television special Elvis in Concert, which was shot during Elvis' last concert tour in June of 1977 (not the last concert itself as Vernon Presley stated at the end of the special) aired a couple of times on network television and parts of it, and additional footage shot during the production of it, have been used in various television and video documentary projects over the years. However, much to the disappointment of a number of fans, we have no plans for releasing a home video of the Elvis in Concert material at this time. \"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"> official Press Release<\/a> about the concert &#8211;<\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Because_of_the_severity_of_Elvis_health_problems_at_the_time_the_special_was_shot_Elvis_was_far_from_his_best_in_the_way_he_looked_and_the_way_he_performed_though_there_are_some_truly_brilliant_moments_in_the_footage_The_true_fans_look_at_this_through_the_eyes_of_love_respect_and_understanding_and_see_the_great_historical_value_%E2%80%93_as_do_all_the_members_of_our_staff_But_this_not_so_with_much_of_the_general_public_and_the_media_Its_not_that_we_dont_want_the_fans_to_have_this_footage_or_that_we_dont_know_how_much_it_would_mean_to_them_We_do_There_just_simply_is_no_way_to_get_it_only_to_the_real_fans_and_weve_exhausted_all_kinds_of_ideas_without_also_having_Elvis_served_up_to_the_general_public_and_press_for_ridicule_They_already_emphasize_and_exaggerate_the_tragedy_and_sadness_of_the_last_years_of_his_life_too_much\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ Because of the severity of Elvis&#8217; health problems at the time the special was shot, Elvis was far from his best in the way he looked and the way he performed, though there are some truly brilliant moments in the footage. The true fans look at this through the eyes of love, respect and understanding, and see the great historical value &#8211; as do all the members of our staff. But, this not so with much of the general public and the media. It&#8217;s not that we don&#8217;t want the fans to have this footage or that we don&#8217;t know how much it would mean to them. We do. There just simply is no way to get it only to the real fans (and we&#8217;ve exhausted all kinds of ideas) without also having Elvis served up to the general public and press for ridicule. They already emphasize and exaggerate the tragedy and sadness of the last years of his life too much. ~<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/71055900\" title=\"This is the second concert filmed by CBS for the Elvis In Concert show. It was filmed in June 1977 and shown on television in October 1977, after Elvis' death. It hasn't been repeated. \"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The full concert<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;<\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/71055900\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h2>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/71055900\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Elvis Rapid City June 21 1977<\/a> from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user18211689\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Jenny Maher<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Vimeo<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_the_second_concert_filmed_by_CBS_for_the_Elvis_In_Concert_show_It_was_filmed_in_June_1977_and_shown_on_television_in_October_1977_after_Elvis_death_It_hasnt_been_repeated_This_is_from_the_Boxcar_boxed_set_The_Final_Curtain\"><\/span>This is the second concert filmed by CBS for the Elvis In Concert show. It was filmed in June 1977 and shown on television in October 1977, after Elvis&#8217; death. It hasn&#8217;t been repeated. This is from the Boxcar boxed set The Final Curtain.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/medailleoflife.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11676 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/medailleoflife.jpg\" alt=\"medailleoflife\" width=\"442\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/medailleoflife.jpg 442w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/medailleoflife-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Elvis &amp; Monique Brave &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvis-collectors.com\/forum\/viewtopic.php?f=8&amp;t=77435\" title=\"http:\/\/www.elvis-collectors.com\/forum\/viewtopic.php?f=8&amp;t=77435\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">source<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_Time_Marker_3_05_young_Monique_Brave_gives_Elvis_a_%E2%80%98Medallion_of_Life_on_behalf_of_the_Sioux_Nation_receives_a_kiss_on_the_cheek_At_Time_Marker_3_58_Elvis_invites_Moniques_mum_Sharon_to_join_them_for_a_photo\"><\/span>At Time Marker 3:05\u00a0young Monique Brave gives Elvis a \u2018<strong>Medallion of Life\u2019<\/strong> on behalf of the Sioux Nation &amp; receives a kiss on the cheek. At Time Marker 3:58, Elvis invites Monique\u2019s mum, Sharon, to join them for a photo.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Inside_Elvis_met_then-Mayor_Art_LaCroix_as_well_as_Sharon_Brave_and_her_10-year-old_daughter_Monique\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ Inside, Elvis met then-Mayor Art LaCroix as well as Sharon Brave and her 10-year-old daughter, Monique.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_brief_encounter_with_%E2%80%98The_King_left_a_lasting_impression_on_Sharon\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">The brief encounter with \u2018The King\u2019 left a lasting impression on Sharon.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98I_can_still_remember_everything_we_were_in_and_out_in_a_few_minutes_the_longtime_Elvis_fan_said_%E2%80%98We_had_the_best_seat_in_the_house_for_a_couple_of_minutes\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u2018I can still remember everything; we were in and out in a few minutes\u2019, the longtime Elvis fan said. \u2018We had the best seat in the house for a couple of minutes\u2019.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Monique wore a full buckskin American Indian dress and presented Elvis with an eight-point beaded medallion. He gave her a scarf that she still has. ~<\/span> \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvis.com.au\/presley\/rapid_city_june21_1977.shtml\" title=\"Elvis' performance at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City on June 21, 1977 - See more at: http:\/\/www.elvis.com.au\/presley\/rapid_city_june21_1977.shtml#sthash.N7YiNGaS.dpuf\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">source<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elvis-collectors.com\/forum\/viewtopic.php?t=23237\" title=\"He was so handsome. \"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Monique Brave<\/a>:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\">He kissed me on the cheek and autographed a scarf for me. My mother did get to come in the room with me to meet Elvis. We also have a picture of the three of us as well as a picture of just me and Elvis. She was crying the whole time. She just couldn&#8217;t believe she was in the same room breathing the same air as the King.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Grim details of what Elvis\u00a0actually consumed &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salon.com\/mwt\/food\/eat_drink\/2007\/08\/14\/elvis_food\/\" title=\"http:\/\/www.salon.com\/mwt\/food\/eat_drink\/2007\/08\/14\/elvis_food\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6the_Kings_favorite_tuck-in_was_a_toasted_peanut_butter_and_banana_sandwich\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ &#8230;&#8230;the King\u2019s favorite tuck-in was a toasted peanut butter and banana sandwich. ~<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_In_the_name_of_research_I_found_what_seemed_like_an_authentic_recipe_and_executed_it_To_my_surprise_it_was_delicious_with_the_salty_peanut_butter_playing_off_the_hyper-sweet_banana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">~ In the name of research, I found what seemed like an authentic recipe and executed it. To my surprise, it was delicious, with the salty peanut butter playing off the hyper-sweet banana. ~<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-7\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>\u201cMost people do not die, they kill themselves with their knives and forks.\u201d<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/\" title=\"Dugald Semple was a proponent of the \u2018vegan\u2019 diet &amp; lifestyle 100+ years ago \u2013 long before Donald Watson &amp; other of Dugald\u2019s friends officially started The Vegan Society in the UK.\"  target=\"_blank\">Dugald Semple<\/a> quoted in a piece in \u2013 The Glasgow Herald \u2013 Oct 12, 1953<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Animals&#8217; Revenge:<\/span> After the expense of raising animals, we eat them, and they kill us. Eating kills 2 out of 3 people in the Western world. Eating is the biggest cause of disease, disability and death in the West today. Human bodies can&#8217;t handle animal and dairy products. A diet based on animal and dairy products is suicidal. Prehistoric man ate over 800 varieties of fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grain. This is the diet we have evolved to eat. Meat, dairy and fish became affordable in the 20th century. We switched from a plant-based diet to an animal based one.<\/span>\u00a0&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelighthousewebworld.com\/revenge.htm\" title=\"Human bodies can't handle animal and dairy products. A diet based on animal and dairy products is suicidal. \"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">source<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Projects\"><\/span>Our Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/info\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"The Henry S. Salt Archive is run and maintained by the site editors on the behalf of its patrons. However, we welcome and encourage anyone interested in the project to contribute.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The Henry Salt Archive<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span> is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/the-humanitarian-league-kowloon-39395\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Operating in Hong Kong alongside 'The Ernest Bell Memorial Library.' Republishing classic humanitarian books &amp; pamphlets. The Humanitarian League has been established to enforce the principle that it is iniquitous to inflict avoidable suffering on any sentient being. \"  target=\"_blank\">The Humanitarian League<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span> is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/h4>\n<div>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"&quot;I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.&quot; - Henry S. Salt\"  target=\"_blank\">The Ernest Bell Library<\/a><\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>was conceived in 1934.\u00a0It is still strong &amp; active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\"><\/span>Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\"><\/span>Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\"><\/span>Assist students and scholars in their research.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\"><\/span>Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\"><\/span>Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\"><\/span>We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_a_passion_for_sharing_excellent_quality_vegan_articles_items_%E2%80%93_making_them_easily_available_to_21st_C_folk\"><\/span>We have\u00a0a passion for sharing excellent quality vegan articles \/ items \u2013 making them easily available to 21st C folk.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_early_books_magazines_on_veganism_were_originally_only_published_in_the_hundreds_or_in_the_low-thousands_of_copies\"><\/span>Most early books &amp; magazines on veganism were originally only published in the hundreds or in the low-thousands of copies.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wars_weather_insects_careless_humans_etc_have_combined_to_make_many_of_them_very_hard_to_find\"><\/span>Wars, weather, insects, careless humans, etc. have combined to make many of them very hard to find.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_are_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>We are actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_products\"><\/span>veg(etari)an\u00a0products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_books_other_publications\"><\/span>veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_organizations\"><\/span>veg(etari)an\u00a0organizations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_businesses\"><\/span>veg(etari)an\u00a0businesses.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_organisations\"><\/span>animal rights organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_publications\"><\/span>animal rights publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_organisations\"><\/span>humanitarian organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_publications\"><\/span>humanitarian publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\"><\/span>rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\"><\/span>the work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_currently_more_than_2800_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\"><\/span>There are currently more than 2,800 items in the Ernest Bell Library.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\"><\/span>We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\"><\/span>It is long past time for the library to go online!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_centre_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>a<\/strong><strong>nd so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Henry S. Salt \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Sir, From the letters that have reached us, I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response. I would now suggest that it would be a most helpful step if individuals who favour this idea would lend their names to strengthen the appeal that will have to be made to some Public Institution for the use of a room, and if Societies and Journals would also express their agreement. Such a Memorial would be so personally suitable, in view of Mr. Bell\u2019s many and long continued services, and so valuable to the cause of humane progress in general, that it is difficult to see how any objection could be made to it: the sole question is whether the initial difficulties can be overcome. I trust all friends of the humanitarian cause will lend their aid. HENRY S. SALT\"  target=\"_blank\">writing<\/a><\/span> in September 1934<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">humanitarianleague<\/span> (at) <span style=\"color: #800080;\">outlook<\/span> (dot) <span style=\"color: #800080;\">com<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>&#8211; or message me \u00a0through<span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u00a0HappyCow<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"https_wwwhappycownetblogauthorJohnnySensible_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10408 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis.jpg\" alt=\"TweetThis\" width=\"577\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis-300x69.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_are_a_Tweeter_please_consider_sending_this_post_out_to_your_friends\"><\/span><strong>If you are a Tweeter, please consider sending this post out to your friends.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thank_you\"><\/span><strong>Thank you!\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;&#8230;&#8230;you have no idea how I need to hear what you have to say.&#8221; A blog post remembering Elvis Presley, whom many of us grew up with, listening to him on jukeboxes &amp;\u00a0watching him\u00a0in movies. Nowadays, we talk about people killing themselves with their diets &amp; making doctors extremely rich. Elvis was the &#8216;poster boy&#8217; of this lifestyle. Incredibly talented &#8211; adored by countless millions &#8211; killed by his diet &amp; by his doctors. \u201cThe only thing in life he got any enjoyment out of was eating.\u201d\u00a0&#8211; Mary Jenkins &#8211; one of Elvis&#8217; regular cooks &#8211; here. ~ While Presley&#8217;s main physician, Dr. Nichopoulos, was exonerated of criminal liability for the singer&#8217;s death, the facts were startling: &#8220;In the first eight months of 1977 alone, he had [prescribed] more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines and narcotics: all in Elvis&#8217;s name.&#8221; ~ &#8211; wiki Elvis was only 42 when he died. &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Elvis could, perhaps, have switched to being a plant eater &#8211; but&#8230;&#8230;. Excerpts from a Larry Geller conversation about Elvis Presley \u00a0Elvis &amp; Larry Geller &#8211; source Larry Geller &#8211; So I tell him the truth about my interests and this was way before The Beatles explosion and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9728,"featured_media":11672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2274,2275],"tags":[2146,2149,1126,2148,2145,2150,2147,2151],"class_list":["post-11663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vegan-history","category-vegetarian-history","tag-bowels","tag-dr-gahnim","tag-dugald-semple","tag-elias-gahnim","tag-elvis-presley","tag-larry-geller","tag-monique-brave","tag-the-animals-revenge"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Elvis Presley What Ifs - HappyCow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/elvis-presley-what-ifs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Elvis Presley What Ifs - HappyCow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"&#8220;&#8230;&#8230;you have no idea how I need to hear what you have to say.&#8221; A blog post remembering Elvis Presley, whom many of us grew up with, listening to him on jukeboxes &amp;\u00a0watching him\u00a0in movies. Nowadays, we talk about people killing themselves with their diets &amp; making doctors extremely rich. Elvis was the &#8216;poster boy&#8217; of this lifestyle. Incredibly talented &#8211; adored by countless millions &#8211; killed by his diet &amp; by his doctors. \u201cThe only thing in life he got any enjoyment out of was eating.\u201d\u00a0&#8211; Mary Jenkins &#8211; one of Elvis&#8217; regular cooks &#8211; here. ~ While Presley&#8217;s main physician, Dr. Nichopoulos, was exonerated of criminal liability for the singer&#8217;s death, the facts were startling: &#8220;In the first eight months of 1977 alone, he had [prescribed] more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines and narcotics: all in Elvis&#8217;s name.&#8221; ~ &#8211; wiki Elvis was only 42 when he died. &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. 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