People who saw the Graceland master bathroom would remark on its extravagance-a TV set! Telephones! A cushioned seat!-but the décor was in equal part a reflection of how much time was spent there. "He would be thirty minutes, an hour, in there at a time," Nichopoulos says. "He had a lot of books in there." Constipation ran Presley's life. Even his famous motto TCB-"Taking Care of Business"-sounds like a reference to bathroom matters. {The
The Graceland master bathroom was a place of luxury, equipped with a television, telephones, and a comfortable seat. Visitors often noted its opulence, yet the decor also indicated the significant amount of time Elvis Presley spent there. His personal physician, Nichopoulos, mentioned that Presley would frequently be in the bathroom for extended periods, sometimes up to an hour. This unusual behavior was partly due to his struggles with constipation, which was a recurring issue throughout his life.
The connection between Presley's lifestyle and bathroom habits is further emphasized by his famous motto, TCB, which stands for "Taking Care of Business." This phrase, while often associated with his professional endeavors, can take on a humorous undertone considering his intestinal issues. Mary Roach's book, "Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal," highlights how such aspects of daily life can subtly influence one's persona and legacy.
