TOPICS OF NOTE:

Richie's thoughts on if Elvis is still alive
That "extra something" Elvis had
How Richie first discovered Elvis
The process of becoming Elvis (+ the outfits!)
The number of shows he's performed
What makes a great audience
On posing with the lady fans
Why Elvis' success is unmatched
Graceland: why every fan must visit at least once
The other artists Richie is able to emulate
What he believes is needed to be successful
Advice to anyone not living their passion
How to go after what you want in life
The importance of having the support of others when trying to make a dream happen

Then, in AFTER THOUGHTS Colleen shares how this interview came to be and how you can find inspiration from a stranger by simply saying hello.

QUOTES OF NOTE:

“It’s part of my happiness. It’s part of what fuels me. It’s part of what keeps me going. It’s part of what I look forward to.”

— Richie Santa

“I just decided to do what I like and not do what I don’t like.”

— Richie Santa

“You can coast through life and never take any risks but in order to really live and not just exist, you have to jump, you have to take a shot at something.”

— Richie Santa