“That a female trailblazer in music, business and popular culture wasn’t up on the feminist conversation du jour reveals where Parton came from: a place where a woman’s strength and independence is more about walk than talk.”— Sarah Smarsh, theguardian.com
“For these women, the fight to merely survive is a declaration of equality that could be called “feminist”. But here’s the thing: in my experience, right or wrong, they don’t give a shit what you call it.”— Sarah Smarsh, theguardian.com
“Interviewer: You're known for your curves. Have they ever got you into trouble? Dolly: Well yes, but that's why I had curves – I wanted them to get me into trouble.”— Dolly Parton, independent.co.uk