I'm comfortable in my own skin, no matter how far it's stretched. Ha ha.

I do have a lot of gays in my family now, but some will never come out.

I know some of the best Dolly Parton jokes. I made 'em up myself.

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.

I can't tell anybody else how to run their life or their business, but I really believe I've got a good bead on myself.

I never know tomorrow what I might be doing. I just ask God to lead me and show me and direct me and help me and support me in it. So I just wait to hear the call.

I don't keep up with a lot of trends. I've never been a fashion horse. I'm so busy writing my songs, trying to maintain my business, and all the new things that come along. I stay working all the time.