A scene from Elvis 2005
Elvis Presley

We can't go back there. It'll be a circus.

Gladys Presley

But it was nice before.

Elvis Presley

Before what, momma? Before we had money? Squabbling over a pork chop?

Gladys Presley

But I always knew you'd be home for dinner. And Dixie was there, and we'd all go to church together. And I didn't have to worry whether or not you were safe. Or if I look good enough for all them reporters.

Elvis Presley

Oh, momma. You look just fine.

Gladys Presley

[pause]

I just want you to be proud of me, Elvis.

Elvis Presley

Proud of you? [kisses her on the cheek] Satnin, you are so beautiful. Now, come on now. Look at all this? Isn't this what we always dreamed of? Oh, momma, this should be the happiest time of our lives.

Gladys Presley

Sometimes I think our kind weren't meant for happiness. Life's pleasures were meant for other folk. Our kind was born for misery and pain. That's God's plan.

Elvis Presley

Then I wanna make you happy. Now what'll it take, momma?

Gladys Presley

[short pause]

I'm happy when your happy, son. Are you really happy, Elvis?

Elvis Presley

Momma... I'm on top of the world.

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