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'9 to 5,' that little song, that little story, just won't ever end. Just like 'I Will Always Love You,' it just keeps comin' back, popping up its head in one way or another.

'9 to 5 the Musical' is perfect for anyone that's ever wanted to string up their boss, which is almost all of us.

Above everything else I've done, I've always said I've had more guts than I've got talent.

Actually, I hear a lot of rock music. My husband is a big rock fan.

After Momma gave birth to twelve of us kids, we put her up on a pedestal. It was mostly to keep Daddy away from her.

After you reach a certain age, they think you’re over. Well, I will never be over. I’ll be making records if I have to sell them out of the trunk of my car. I’ve done that in my past, and I’d do it again.

A great smile is a wonderful asset, but a good heart is pure gold.

A gypsy told me I was going to do great things. I was going to make all kinds of money.

All of my brothers and sisters are very talented. They all sang all right.

All the fame and fortune, glory and prestige, can't make me happy if it goes against what I believe.

A lot of dreams can turn to nightmares... if you don't really work them.

A lot of my heartbreak songs are inspired by things my sisters are going through, or friends.

A lot of people don't realise I came out of the Smoky Mountains with a load of songs.

A lot of people have said I'd have probably done better in my career if I hadn't looked so cheap and gaudy. But I dress to be comfortable for me, and you shouldn't be blamed because you want to look pretty.

Anyone who knows or cares anything about real country music will agree that George Jones is the voice of it.

A peacock that rests on his feathers is just another turkey.

A positive attitude and a sense of humor go together like biscuits and gravy.

A real important thing is that, though I rely on my husband for love, I rely on myself for strength.

As a songwriter, you're allowed to write anything, and as a person, I am all colors in the rainbow. I've been through everything, you know, so I can write a positive song like 'Better Get to Livin'' because that's my attitude. But that doesn't mean I'm happy all the time. You can't be a deep and serious songwriter without feelings. You kinda have to live with your feelings out on your sleeve and get hurt more than most people. The fear I might get hurt means I might not be able to write another song.

As a songwriter, you respect and appreciate the writings of other people, and I often get asked, are there songs out there I wish I'd written? Yes. There's many of them!

A tree reaches below the surface to gather strength for stargazing.

Being born was the worse and the first mistake I ever made. The doctor didn't spank me, he just slapped me in the face.

Being brought up very religious, I have a fear of people that look to idol gods. But we are idols and we're all gods, so to speak, and I think that celebrities should acknowledge their responsibility, because we are in a position to help.

Being brought up very religious, I have a fear of people that look to idol gods.

Believe it or not, I was just given an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee.

Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams. All of them are different styles, but those are the songs that make the times. They're the songs that last through time.

Cause I am strong and I can prove it And I got my dreams to see me through It's just a mountain, I can move it And with faith enough there's nothing I can't do And I can see the light of a clear blue morning And I can see the light of brand new day I can see the light of a clear blue morning And everything's gonna be all right It's gonna be okay [lyrics from "Light of a Clear Blue Morning"]

Cheating love is just as real as un-cheating love.

Children have always responded to me because I have that cartoon-character look.

Dreams are of no value if they don't have wings and feet.

Daddy's working boots have taken many steps for us.

Daddy worked for God, but asked for no pay. For he believed that God provides a way.

Depression runs in my family on both sides, and I have to be wary.

Dollywood is a family park, and all families are welcome. We do have a policy about profanity or controversial messages on clothing or signs. It is to protect the individual wearing or carrying them, as well as to keep down fights or problems by those opposed to it at the park.

Don't judge me by the cover, 'cause I'm a real good book.

Energy begets energy.

Even now, if I am thinking about spending a lot of money on clothing or furniture, I think 'I can't spend so much money on one thing; my poor old Daddy could have raised his family five years on that!'

...everyone's life is different, and everyone's journey is different.

Every seven years, I sit down and make a whole new plan.

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.

First thing I do in the morning, after I have my breakfast and do my spiritual work, is put on my makeup and fix my hair, and I can do my makeup in 15 minutes.

For some reason, I have better luck when I work with women. I guess I have a good sense of sisterhood.

George Jones was my all time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world.

God and I have a great relationship but we both see other people.

God has his plans and his reasons. Sometimes we are supposed to go through things so that we learn lessons.

God knows when the end of time will come, not some fanatic... The world will end someday, but the end of the world and the end of time are two different things.

God made me the way that I am and it’s my business to be true to that.

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

Goodbye- please don't cry/we both know that I'm not what you need. But I will always love you.

Got those moods a swinging, tears a slinging, nothing fits me, when it hits me, ranting, raving, misbehaving, PMS blues.