Well, my smile's pretty hard to miss, considering I'm a gal who likes her lipstick-the redder the better.

Now I usually try not to give advice. Information, yes, advice, no. But, what has worked for me may not work for you. Well, take for instance what has worked for me. Wigs. Tight clothes. Push up bras.

I often joke that 100 years from now I hope people are saying, 'Dang, she looks good for her age!'

I think so many people live their whole life in fear and doubt and shame.

Sometimes I start with a great title or idea, sometimes a great melody will run through my mind; but the higher percentage of the time, the words and music pretty much come at the same time.

A lot of people have said I'd have probably done better in my career if I hadn't looked so cheap and gaudy. But I dress to be comfortable for me, and you shouldn't be blamed because you want to look pretty.

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