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.

I have a strict policy that nobody cries alone in my presence.

I may look fake but I'm real where it counts.

All my momma's people were very musical. My grandpa, who was the Pentecostal minister, he was a great musician. He played the fiddle, he played the piano.

I'm easy to look like, so there are lots and lots of Dolly look-alikes.

Find out what you are, then do it on purpose

I've tried different things through the years to get some play on mainstream. I'll try to tailor-make it.