I think country music is popular - has been popular and will always be popular because I think a lot of real people singing about a lot of real stuff about real people. And it's simple enough for people to understand it. And we kind of roll with the punches.
From Dolly Parton
When I was with Andy Warhol, I thought, 'God, his wig looks cheaper than mine!'
I am not gay, but if I were, I would be the first one running out of the closet.
Dollywood is a family park, and all families are welcome. We do have a policy about profanity or controversial messages on clothing or signs. It is to protect the individual wearing or carrying them, as well as to keep down fights or problems by those opposed to it at the park.
It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen.
After momma gave birth to 12 of us kids, we put her up on a pedestal. It was mostly to keep Daddy away from her.
When I started the Imagination Library in my hometown, I never dreamed that one day we would be helping Scottish kids.
I do remember how it was to be poor. I do remember that in my early years, we had to grow and raise all of our food, even our animals. And I remember in my early life, we didn't even have electricity. So it was very, very hard times then.
A lot of people don't realise I came out of the Smoky Mountains with a load of songs.
I thank God for my failures. Maybe not at the time but after some reflection. I never feel like a failure just because something I tried has failed.
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