Ed shares the other fear that Elvis had besides losing his voice was when Lisa was born. Highlights Ed shares, “When Lisa was born, Elvis felt fulfilled as a man. Now he was a success, a husband and a father. At first he showed Lisa off with the pride of any new daddy. He was pleased to have people see her and admire her. Then he began to realize that Lisa was rapidly becoming a target. Priscilla reinforced his fears by insisting that Lisa be left out of the publicity photographs that were taken of the family. The precaution had merit. The more Lisa was photographed, the more risk there would be to her person. She would soon be readily identifiable to any deranged nut who might try to harm her. Elvis began to take supreme precautions to ensure the family’s privacy. Elvis became almost paranoid about Lisa’s privacy and physical safety. He suggested to Priscilla that one of the men be detailed to accompany Lisa wherever she went, to and from school and play. According to Elvis this was one of the things that created conflict in their marriage. Priscilla was already chafing at the lack of privacy. She loved her daughter as much as Elvis but this new imposition was more than she could bear. Elvis had confided in me, on many occasions, his deep concern for Lisa’s safety. Once when we were staying at his Palm Springs residence, he requested that I sleep on the couch in her room. He wanted to see that she have personal security at a time when there was no live in nurse to stay with her.
