Dolly Parton Quotes
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There are certainly a lot of things that still need to change when it comes to women in the workforce.
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Every time I come to Europe, I'm just as excited as I was my very first time, which was many, many years ago. I love that part of the world, and I especially love the fans.
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I'm gonna be making records anyway, even if I had to sell 'em out of the trunk of my car. I'm that kind of musician and singer.
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Some guys look better as they get older.
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My husband and I had to raise five of my younger brothers and sisters. They lived with us. We sent them to school.
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Above everything else I've done, I've always said I've had more guts than I've got talent.
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I'm a singer, a writer and an actress - when I find something that I feel good enough about doing.
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I would honestly say that with all the awards and all the other things that I've done in my life, Dollywood is one of the greatest dreams that I've ever had come true - I am so proud of that I can't even begin to tell you, Dollywood is real special to me.
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I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard.
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I love writing every song I can like a little mini movie. I like to have a character, or some characters, and really paint a picture with the song.
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I feel fortunate that I've had a lot of songs recorded by other people, because I take my songwriting very seriously. It's only those people that have followed me over the years and really know my work that know how serious I am about all of it - including the way I look. You can't take my high heels from me, you can't have my long fingernails, you can't take all this hair from me, because it's part of this thing that I've become. I wouldn't want to give any of it up. Do I have to be ugly to be a songwriter? This is the way I am, and it's what I choose to be.
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I'll oil wells love you. I'll oil wells care. I'll oil wells need you. I want you oil wells dear.
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I pray a lot. I pray that God will show me what to do and will guide me and lead me.
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I try not to go around looking like a hag.
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I just love life. I love people. I love to write, that's my gift. I love to sing. I have a good attitude. I like to think I shine from the inside.
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The worst thing about poverty is not the actual living of it, but the shame of it.
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I have tennis shoes with little rhinestones that I slip on if I exercise. But I always wear heels, even around the house. I'm such a short little thing, I can't reach my kitchen cabinets.
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A baby, a real live baby was the craziest thing a fan has sent. Someone left a baby on our front doorstep with a note that they wanted us to raise it. Of course, we contacted the authorities and they took care of the baby.
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If we can't be true to ourselves, what can we be true to?
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I love the energy of children. It makes me feel young. I'm just drawn to them. They're like magic to me. And they're drawn to me, the childlike part of me that never did grow up.
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I didn't know any gay people in my childhood.
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Everybody has a purpose.
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I never, ever get involved in politics. With politics you are not allowed to be honest. I don't have time to deal with that. I would rather work with kids.
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I love story songs because I've always loved books.