Along with being one of the most celebrated musicians of all time, Dolly Parton leaves behind not only a musical, cinematic and philanthropic legacy, but also plenty of wit and wisdom.
With the news of her death at 80, here are some of her most funny and heartfelt quotes:
I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb - and I'm not blonde either.Dolly Parton
It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.Dolly Parton
It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen.Dolly Parton
I was the first woman to burn my bra - it took the fire department four days to put it out.Dolly Parton
People always ask me how long it takes to do my hair. I don’t know, I’m never there!Dolly Parton
Love is something sent from heaven above to worry the hell out of you.Dolly Parton
My weaknesses have always been food and men - in that order.Dolly Parton
I think everyone should be with who they love. I don’t want to be controversial or stir up a bunch of trouble but people are going to love who they are going to love. I think gay couples should be allowed to marry. They should suffer just like us heterosexuals.Dolly Parton
I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren't in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.Dolly Parton
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!Dolly Parton
They think I’m simple-minded because I seem to be happy. Why shouldn’t I be happy? I have everything I ever wanted and more. Maybe I am simple-minded. Maybe that’s the key: simple.Dolly Parton
I always just thought if you see somebody without a smile, give'em yours!Dolly Parton
Storms make trees take deeper roots.Dolly Parton
Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.Dolly Parton
If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.Dolly Parton
RIP Dolly Parton 1946 – 2026. You will be missed.
