Dolly Parton

American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman288 QUOTES

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Dolly Parton is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Born Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, she became known as the “Queen of Country” and emerged as one of the most successful performers in country music. She is also recognized for her wider cultural influence, especially through Dollywood and the Dollywood Foundation. With more than a hundred million records sold, she ranks among the best-selling music artists in history.

“I wear make-up, and it gets a little bit thicker every year.”

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“I can write a song in about an hour if it's a simple country song.”

MUSIC

“I'm an energy vampire. I just suck off everybody's energy. But I give it back.”

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“I look like a woman, but I think like a man.”

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“I love Velveeta cheese.”

LOVE

“I was approached about having my own network many, many years ago. There were some people who wanted to start up a network, and I didn't want to get that involved in the business aspect of it.”

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“I can't keep somebody from being a star, and I can't make somebody a star, and nobody can.”

REFLECTIONS

“When you're 40, you can't ride the fence anymore. You gotta make definite decisions about your life.”

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“No, I can't do rap music!”

MUSIC

“I'm not happy all the time, and I wouldn't want to be because that would make me a shallow person. But I do try to find the good in everybody.”

HAPPINESS TIME

“My philosophy is simple: It's a down-home, common, horse-sense approach to things.”

HOME

“I'm just a friendly person; that runs in my family.”