I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language.
The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.
I was married when I wasn't quite 14 and had four babies by the time I was 18.
Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.
I've always been full of nervous energy, but I'm not really as happy as I seem.
My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.
Some of my friends who know me best say they wouldn't trade places with me for $1 million because of the pace I lead.
Once in a while I get inspired and finish my act with the hillbilly hoedown.
I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.
I wouldn't have dared ask God for all that He's given me. I couldn't have done it on my own. I thank God every day for what I have.
I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.
You can't be halfway in this business. If you don't meet the fans, you lose all you've got.
You ain't supposed to get salmon when they're swimming upstream to spawn. But if you're hungry, you do.
Who wants to be married to a grandfather?
When something is bothering me, I write a song that tells my feelings.
When I'd tell people I like country music they'd get this look on their faces. People were kind of ashamed of country.
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.
We still lend our old house out to relatives. They keep a guest book for my fans to sign.
There's more women stars in Nashville all the time. They're proving they can do the job the same as a man.
There's always been a man telling me what to do.
