Quotes from Dolly Parton

I hated school. Even to this day, when I see a school bus it's just depressing to me. The poor little kids.

I've been to those places where it's 'poor, pitiful me.'

Funny thing is that the poorer people are, the more generous they seem to be.

Sevier County is a great area.

Someone once asked me, 'How long does it take to do your hair.' I said, 'I don't know, I'm never there.'

All of my brothers and sisters are very talented. They all sang all right.

I'm very secure about my talents and about who I am.

Hello God, if we are still on speaking terms, can you help me?

Wondering if God loves us when we're cheating? Oh, but why he lets us feel things, if it's wrong.

If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.

I learned early on that I could get a lot of attention by singing and writing little songs, so it was like throwing nuts to a monkey... I just couldn't get enough.

I have had some cosmetic surgery, especially after I lost weight and stuff, and I've had my breasts lifted - but not injected. That would scare me to death, anyway.

If I can get my dress on, my weight is under control.

I'm very short, so I just have to watch my weight because I have a big appetite.

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.

Every day I pray about all I do.

My grandpa was a preacher.

A lot of people have said I'd have probably done better in my career if I hadn't looked so cheap and gaudy. But I dress to be comfortable for me, and you shouldn't be blamed because you want to look pretty.

I ain't never far away from a pencil and paper or a tape recorder.

I do have a few little tattoos, but they were mostly done to cover scars because I'm so fair.

I always just thought if you see somebody without a smile, give'em yours!

Smile, it enhances your face value.

Smile, it increases you face value.

Don't forget, for every drop of rain a flower grows!