Dolly Parton Quotes
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If people work for me over the years, I expect them to be paid what they're owed, but I don't expect them to be paid more than they earn.
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When I wake up, I expect things to be good. If they're not, then I try to set about trying to make them as good as I can 'cause I know I'm gonna have to live that day anyway. So why not try to make the most of it if you can? Some days, they pan out a little better than others, but you still gotta always just try.
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I feel blessed that I still have the little Dolly in my heart, I'm still the same girl that wants to squeeze every little drop out of life that I can.
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You'll pay the highest price on back roads and in back seats and in a cheap highway motel. But what's a few more strangers in a life of nothing else.
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I have little feet because nothing grows in the shade.
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People just relate to me. They know I'm a regular person brought up in a hardworking, poor family, that I've had all the struggles that people have. I'm just a friendly person. And I hopefully have a good sense of humor. People get a kick out of my stupidity.
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I don't think I'm supposed to boss other people around just because I'm a so-called celebrity or star. I hate that when people act that way. No one deserves it. I've seen it happen. I don't call those people out - they know who they are. Some enjoy that reputation.
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Music is my personal addiction. So much of everything I've done has only been to open more doors for the music itself. It all gets back to the fact that I am, first of all, a songwriter and a singer.
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I will not play just an evil part. In fact, I got offered $7 million several years ago to play the part that Faye Dunaway played in 'Supergirl.' I was kind of insulted. I was impressed with the money, but I said, 'Why are you asking me to play an evil witch? Do I come across as an evil witch to you?'
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My husband said 'show me your boobs' and I had to pull up my skirt... so it was time to get them done!
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That's the great thing about a sense of humor and a sex drive, you can't wait to share it with everybody else.
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Paradise is a state of mind.
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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.
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You're not going to see your dreams come true if you don't put wings, legs, arms, hands, and feet on 'em.
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I've always been fascinated by everything with wings.
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I am amazed at the response of my being on the show. Everywhere I go, every young person points at me and says "Hi, Aunt Dolly." Or "Are you Aunt Dolly?" I love doing the show and I love Miley and Billy Ray [Cyrus]. I am proud to be her honorary Godmother.
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I've done everything every fat person ever has. I've tried every diet.
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I am not gay, but if I were, I would be the first one running out of the closet.
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Wondering if God loves us when we're cheating? Oh, but why he lets us feel things, if it's wrong.
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I'm a proud person. I'm not vain. I look at it like it is. If you've got the money and you're going to be out there, you owe it to people not to look like a dog if you can help it.
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I know that I always wanted things. I was always proud of my people, proud of my home, but I always wanted more. I think most people do.
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I always loved that old song Banks of the Ohio - it was always such a man's song, so I've always wanted to record it.
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I'm no angel if that's what you thought you found. I was just the victim of a man that let me down.
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I don't mind being it [age 60], I just don't like saying it.