I just love life. I love people. I love to write, that's my gift. I love to sing. I have a good attitude. I like to think I shine from the inside.

Living in America and, of course, just being women in general, we've got more strength than we think we do.

I know my hair is out of the '60's, my clothes are '50's and the shoes I wear are from the '40's. But I like looking like I came out of a fairy tale.

I would honestly say that with all the awards and all the other things that I've done in my life, Dollywood is one of the greatest dreams that I've ever had come true - I am so proud of that I can't even begin to tell you, Dollywood is real special to me.

I write for myself things that I've gone through.

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.

My fat never made me less money.