Dolly Parton : (13)

" I always think of myself as a working girl. " - Dolly Parton

" It’s a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I’d be a drag queen. " - Dolly Parton

" I don’t have anything to say about other people’s art and their work. " - Dolly Parton

" The secret to a long marriage is to stay gone. " - Dolly Parton

" 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. " - Dolly Parton

" 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. " - Dolly Parton

" I didn’t know any gay people in my childhood. " - Dolly Parton

" I’ve done everything every fat person ever has. I’ve tried every diet. " - Dolly Parton

" Everywhere I go, the kids call me ‘the book lady.’ The older I get, the more appreciative I seem to be of the ‘book lady’ title. It makes me feel more like a legitimate person, not just a singer or an entertainer. But it makes me feel like I’ve done something good with my life and with my success. " - Dolly Parton

" I don’t have maids or servants, and my husband and I love waking up early and going to the 24-hour supermarket when there is nobody else there. " - Dolly Parton