I've seen things, and that's almost the same as doing them.

I think I reach people because I'm with them, not apart from them.

When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and we ate when we could.

I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.

I try to visit people in hospitals when I can, smiling and joking while I'm there. But when I leave, I just start crying.

You're the reason our kids are ugly.

I was the first woman ever named Entertainer of the Year in country music.