ET's John Tesh: Internationally renowed, Brett Livingstone Strong will now be known as Hollywoods hottest match maker. This Australian creator has made millions with his paintings and his sculpting. He has two National monuments now displayed in Washington, DC. and is currently working on his third, a tribute to our space program. And now he is the guy who bought two musical super powers to the altar.
Brett Strong: Obviously Lisa was not looking at Michael for his fame or looking at him for his success. She was purely looking at him because he is a true gentleman. She never questioned all those accusations against him.
ET's John Tesh: Strong is a long time friend of both. He originally talked the pop music icon to meet with Lisa to hear her sing. It was to be a business deal.
Brett Strong: I told Michael what if I came up with and brought to you the best person on this planet who has not been exposed, and is beautiful. Michael's reponse was "who the heck are you talking about. Who is it?." I said Lisa Marie Presley. Michael's response was "No! She can sing?" She is fantastic. Michael said "well Brett obviously I am interested. Can you get me a tape or something?"
ET's John Tesh: Well Lisa did not want to send a tape. She wanted to perform in person. So Brett arranged a meeting at his house in November 1992 when this picture was taken of the three of them and Bretts' son, Stason. (See Photo displayed in Stacy's Page)
Brett Strong: In fact that was the day they first came together and where Lisa performed a couple of song's for Michael. It was a fabulous experience, for I think both of them. And Michael really felt really honored. He was like "Wow! I am Lucky. You know." And Lisa felt the same.
ET's John Tesh: And it turns out that Michael loved more than just her singing. They ran off and got married. Brett said that Lisa did not even tell her mother. And Brett said you can forget all the rumors you hear about why the couple married. This is the real deal.
Brett Strong: It is a purely a very simple story. It's a love affair that grew from a friendship.
ET's John Tesh: And here is the rest of the scoop. Brett Livingstone Strong tells ET that true love blossomed last year (Feb 93) when Priscilla Presley threw a birthday party. And Southern California Magic Mountain Amusement Park was rented for the ocassion. Michael sent Lisa a present. The picture of that famous night they met. And the rest is history.]