My mother was always fascinated with the fact that I could rhyme so much stuff.

Most country songs, certainly all the stuff I've written, are stories driven by characters.

I know who I am, I know what I can and can't do. I know what I will and won't do. I know what I'm capable of and I don't agree to do things that I don't think I can pull off.

You can't just wish to be a millionaire; you have to figure out how to earn it.

God tells us not to judge one another, no matter what anyone's sexual preferences are or if they're black, brown or purple.

I am amazed at the response of my being on the show. Everywhere I go, every young person points at me and says "Hi, Aunt Dolly." Or "Are you Aunt Dolly?" I love doing the show and I love Miley and Billy Ray [Cyrus]. I am proud to be her honorary Godmother.

I love the accomplishments and the awards that I've received through the years. But I've always worked more for the rewards than the awards. I've always counted my blessings before I've counted my money. I'm glad that new dreams come to me everyday.