Rainbow in Cornwall.
“If you want to see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
That’s my favorite Dolly Parton quote because it reminds me that there is no storm in life that isn’t followed by a rainbow.
:bananadance:
What is your favorite Dolly Parton quote, and why? I’m going to be crazy busy tomorrow so I’m posting my contest early this week. Have fun picking from the quotes here! If you want to add your own favorite quote from Dolly that I haven’t listed, go ahead and do that, too! Random winner chosen on Monday for a Merry Christmas $10 Amazon gift certificate!
Dolly Parton quotes:
–I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.
–I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.
–It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.
–My weaknesses have always been food and men – in that order.
–People make jokes about my bosoms, why don’t they look underneath the breasts at the heart? It’s obvious I’ve got big ones and if people want to assume they’re not mine, then let them.
–Storms make trees take deeper roots.
–We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
–When I’m inspired, I get excited because I can’t wait to see what I’ll come up with next.
–Yeah I flirt, I’m not blind and I’m not dead!
–You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.
–I patterned myself after this woman that was the town tramp back home. She had blond hair and high heels and red fingernails and lips, and to me she was like what movie stars were to other kids. We’d see her, and I’d say, “Oh, look, she’s got plastic goldfish in her heels!” and my mama would say, “She ain’t nothin’ but trash, nothin’ but trash,” and I thought, “Ooh, that’s what I’m gonna be when I grow up — trash!”
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kacey says:
Here’s a Dolly quote I found that I like:
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
Pretty cool, huh?
On December 14, 2006 at 8:56 am
Cryna says:
My favourite quote of Dolly’s is
I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.
We all know she certainly is not dumb, with all the good she does and money she has made. 🙂
On December 14, 2006 at 9:45 am
Tori Lennox says:
I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.
This one just makes me giggle like mad. :rotfl:
When I’m inspired, I get excited because I can’t wait to see what I’ll come up with next.
But this one really strikes a chord with me. From a creative standpoint. 🙂
On December 14, 2006 at 10:43 am
Meretta ~ American Title Finalist says:
“Leave something good in each day.”
LOL. I used to wish that her and Kenny Rogers would fall in love. They sang so well together! I was hopelessly romantic even back then!
On December 14, 2006 at 10:46 am
Melissa says:
–When I’m inspired, I get excited because I can’t wait to see what I’ll come up with next.
That’s my favorite because I have my fingers in lots of pies. There are so many things I want to do!
I used to see the most beautiful rainbows when I lived in Hawaii.
On December 14, 2006 at 12:42 pm
Jena says:
My favorite is:
You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.
Hello- speaks to me! I’m determined to live my life that way, just like Dolly. But I gotta tell you- it’s really hard. Somedays it seems downright impossible. Still trying though.
On December 14, 2006 at 1:05 pm
diane says:
Since today is my birthday and I love rainbows this one is my particular favorite of all. It relates to everything in life and is a wise one.
On December 14, 2006 at 1:38 pm
Liz Denler says:
Storms make trees take deeper roots.
Its so true.
On December 14, 2006 at 2:17 pm
Estella says:
My favorite Dolly quote is: I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know I’m not blonde.
On December 14, 2006 at 2:52 pm
Jennifer Y. says:
“If you want to see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” is also my favorite quote. I had it up on the wall of my dorm room in college. I love it!
On December 14, 2006 at 2:57 pm
Cynthia says:
I like: “You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” Definitely speaks to me about having the courage to follow your dreams.
On December 14, 2006 at 3:44 pm
sharon says:
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
On December 14, 2006 at 6:02 pm
catslady says:
“The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball.”
I pretty much like all her quotes.
On December 14, 2006 at 6:13 pm
Karen B says:
–I patterned myself after this woman that was the town tramp back home. She had blond hair and high heels and red fingernails and lips, and to me she was like what movie stars were to other kids. We’d see her, and I’d say, “Oh, look, she’s got plastic goldfish in her heels!” and my mama would say, “She ain’t nothin’ but trash, nothin’ but trash,” and I thought, “Ooh, that’s what I’m gonna be when I grow up — trash!” Who else would have the nerve to say this with all seriousness – and then laugh aloud at herself? She is a marvelous entertainer – and stopped during the show I saw to talk to a small child who was standing up by the front of the stage.
On December 14, 2006 at 7:10 pm
Lis says:
I like this one – You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try
Its funny you posted about Dolly, I’ve got islands in the stream playing on my playlist right now :bananadance:
On December 14, 2006 at 7:51 pm
Jeanette Jackson says:
I like It costs a lot of money to look this cheap, but I actually like most of them
On December 14, 2006 at 8:38 pm
April A says:
I can’t pick a fave. They all made me smile and thanks for that!
On December 14, 2006 at 8:47 pm
Michelle says:
–I patterned myself after this woman that was the town tramp back home. She had blond hair and high heels and red fingernails and lips, and to me she was like what movie stars were to other kids. We’d see her, and I’d say, “Oh, look, she’s got plastic goldfish in her heels!” and my mama would say, “She ain’t nothin’ but trash, nothin’ but trash,” and I thought, “Ooh, that’s what I’m gonna be when I grow up — trash!”
This one made me laugh. Too funny.
On December 14, 2006 at 8:53 pm
Marissa says:
Yeah I flirt, I’m not blind and I’m not dead!
I like this one because it is so true everyone flirts!
On December 14, 2006 at 10:01 pm
mary beth says:
I LOVE
–We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
Actually, I loved all of these!
On December 14, 2006 at 11:11 pm
trish says:
–It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.
This one has always made me laugh. I can almost hear her saying it right now, but maybe that’s just because I’m up too late….:D
On December 14, 2006 at 11:30 pm
RobynL says:
“If you want to see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
How true this one is; after trials comes goodness-after hardship comes good. I also love rainbows.
On December 15, 2006 at 12:28 am
Maureen says:
I’d have to say it’s “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
On December 15, 2006 at 5:36 am
Crystal B. says:
My favorite is:
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
On December 15, 2006 at 8:20 am
Angie T says:
I love Dolly! I used to watch her on the Porter Wagner show when I was a little girl.
Yeah, I’m old! My favorite and one of her funnier quotes is:
“It’s a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I’d be a drag queen.” :rotfl:
On December 15, 2006 at 9:17 am
Cheryl S. says:
My favorite one is:
Storms make trees take deeper roots.
I think because it lets you know that the troubles you go through in life are what make you dig in and help you become a stronger person.
On December 15, 2006 at 10:38 am
Minna says:
–You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.
On December 15, 2006 at 10:42 am
Fannie M Wiggins says:
Dolly is so genuine. All her quotes are good, but I like the one that says “My weaknesses have always been food and men, in that order” Gotta love anyone that admits to weaknesses. I have seen Dolly quite a few times as I only live 35 miles from Dollywood and visit the area a lot. She is the real thing on and off stage. Have a great day everyone and a big Christmas hug to all.:wave:
On December 15, 2006 at 11:01 am
Fannie M Wiggins says:
Oh yeah, love the rainbow picture.
On December 15, 2006 at 11:02 am
Tammy says:
I like:
–I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.
On December 15, 2006 at 12:20 pm
Susan says:
My favorite is:
‘My weaknesses have always been food and men – in that order.’:thumbsup:
On December 15, 2006 at 1:27 pm
Carol says:
You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try. I like that one. I’ve never been very brave.
On December 16, 2006 at 9:29 am
Toni Anderson says:
I love Dolly. Me and my best friend growing up used to ride around Shropshire blasting out ‘Here you go again’ at top volume. Not very common for Shropshire 😉
On December 16, 2006 at 2:17 pm
Joyce says:
i LIKE THE TREE QUOTE ABOUT DEEP ROOTS.
On December 18, 2006 at 10:20 am
Patricia says:
My Favorite is
You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.:D
On December 20, 2006 at 12:04 am