The Quoteable Dolly Parton: 5 Of Our Favorite "Dollyisms"

Some folks call Dolly Parton the patron saint of Pigeon Forge. It makes sense, too : Dolly Parton is a true daughter of the Smoky Mountains and her life is a true rags-to-riches account. Dolly Parton's music often touches on her backwoods beginning in the Smokies, but her humble start turned her into the wise, generous woman we all know and love today. Here are five of our favorite Dolly Parton quotes on life, love and more!

1. Dolly Parton on Rainy Days

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"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."

2. Dolly Parton on Life

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"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one."

3. Dolly Parton on What Inspires Her

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"I still close my eyes and go home - I can always draw from that."

4. Dolly Parton on Her Hair

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"People always ask me how long it takes to do my hair. I don’t know, I’m never there."

5. Dolly Parton on Being Female

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"It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen."