The cultural icon and a multi-talented star, Dolly Parton is a famous American singer, songwriter and a remarkable actress. Although she was born in a poor family, her curiosity to learn music helped Dolly Parton compose her own tunes at a very early age. She performed before the public at the tender age of 10 and also appeared on various radio shows and several television channels eventually. Her collaboration with Porter Wagoner for ‘The Porter Wagoner Show’ helped Parton gain immense popularity and the duo recorded many successful hits together. She went on to work on several solo ventures later on and also composed several popular tracks like ‘Joshua’ and ‘Jolene’. After producing chartbusters within a span of one year, she decided to try her hand at pop music. The popularity of her song ‘Starting Over Again’ made Parton a household name. She also acted in several films and television projects, which established her a multi-talented star. She has won a total of 150 awards and has been nominated more than 400 times. These laurels include 7 ‘Grammy Awards’ and even a nomination for the prestigious ‘Academy Awards’. Dolly Parton has always tickled the masses with her quotes that reflect her impulsive attitude. Read on the famous quotations and sayings by Dolly Parton which have been excerpted from her work, songs, thoughts and interviews. Presenting a collection of thoughts and quotations by Dolly Parton on music, leadership, self, inspiration, feminism, life, gender, fashion, happiness and excellence.
They think I’m simpleminded because I seem to be happy. Why shouldn’t I be happy? I have everything I ever wanted and more. Maybe I am simpleminded. Maybe that’s the key: simple.
