Dolly Parton Quotes

Having a big gay following, I get hate mail and threats. Some people are blind or ignorant, and you can't be that prejudiced and hateful and go through this world and still be happy.

Dolly Parton

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• Gay
• Ignorant

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• Having a big gay following, I get hate mail and threats. Some people are blind or ignorant, and you can't be that prejudiced and hateful and go through this world and still be happy.

  

  Dolly Parton
  • People
  • Hate
  • Gay