A lot of people don't realise I came out of the Smoky Mountains with a load of songs.

I love to flirt, and I've never met a man I didn't like.

I remain totally convinced that if we can do one more simple thing to help kids and adults to learn more, it is to inspire them to read more.

A baby, a real live baby was the craziest thing a fan has sent. Someone left a baby on our front doorstep with a note that they wanted us to raise it. Of course, we contacted the authorities and they took care of the baby.

I used to sing songs and write with my uncle, Bill Owens.

Of course, 'I Will Always Love You' is the biggest song so far in my career. I'm famous for several, but that one has been recorded by more people and made me more money, I think, than all of them. But that song did come from a true and deep place in my heart.

I know that I always wanted things. I was always proud of my people, proud of my home, but I always wanted more. I think most people do.