934 Quotes by Dolly Parton

I'm pretty sure in my older years, I'll be doing old-time flavored folk-mountain music.

If I hadn't been a woman, I'd have been a drag queen

When you come from where I come from, if anyone in the family makes it out, the others kind of come with you.

Sometimes I start with a great title or idea, sometimes a great melody will run through my mind; but the higher percentage of the time, the words and music pretty much come at the same time.

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?'

A lot of my heartbreak songs are inspired by things my sisters are going through, or friends.

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.

People tend to fear what they do not know, and what they fear they dislike.

A peacock that rests on his feathers is just another turkey.