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Wise words from Dolly Parton - really :-)

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MrsPoglesWood · 02/06/2013 20:28

I went to see 9 to 5 the musical last night, which was written by Dolly Parton and was brilliant. One particular song stood out for me. It's the song Judy sings to her cheating husband after he comes crawling back after his OW has dumped him and he wants to get back with her.

Well, It's funny how you waltzed in here, assuming I'd come back
Well let me tell you something, you are way off track
Can't you see I'm different, or are you still that blind
No - you stand right there and take it, there's no love to hide behind
Well, I am proud to tell you I'm really feeling good.
I'm doing so much better than you ever thought I would.
Got my own place, my own space, where I can dream and plan
It took me this long to realize I do not need a man

I used to need you, then I finally learned
I used to want you, now the tables turned
I used to love you, now it's your time to squirm
Cause I'm saying goodbye and I won't wait for your return.
So get out and stay out, I've finally had enough
Don't kiss me on your way out, it wouldn't move me much
You used me, abused me, you cheated and you lied
So get out and stay out, I'm taking back my life
I wonder what you'll do when I am not around
Now that your new love has up and let you down
You've always come crying to me throughout the years
To mend another broken heart, to dry your selfish tears.
So get out and stay out, I'm moving on at last
Oh, I've been so foolish, but that was in the past.
I never thought I'd be the one to say goodbye
You get out and stay out, I'm taking back my life.

Dreams and plans are in the making
Success is out there for the taking
Wish it was as simple as it sounds
I have no choice I have to do it
Face the future, walk into it
Now that I'm unfettered and unbound

Get out and stay out, I've finally had enough
Don't kiss me on your way out, it wouldn't move me much
You used me, abused me, you cheated and you lied
So get out and stay out, I'm taking back my life
My life

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It just made me think of the very wise words and advice I've read on - along with the cheater's script - here. Maybe Dolly is a secret MNer?

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UterusUterusGhali · 02/06/2013 20:32

Luff her.

My fave dolly quote is;
"don't be so busy making a living you forget to make a life".

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peggotty · 02/06/2013 20:34

They don't make them like Dolly any more!

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cheapskatemum · 02/06/2013 20:36

"It costs a lotta money to look this cheap" Dolly Parton, she's great.

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SisterMatic · 02/06/2013 20:37

I love a bit of Dolly, she is great.

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MrsPoglesWood · 02/06/2013 20:38

It was brill as is she. They start the show off with a video of her setting the scene and introducing the characters and at the end she sings 9 to 5 and everyone is up on their feet.

Amazing lady. Very insightful lyrics.

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Mrsrobertduvall · 02/06/2013 20:39

I love her.
In an interview with Parkinson, he asked how long it took to do her hair.

She relied "I don't know, I'm never there"

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MrsPoglesWood · 02/06/2013 20:41

Haha Mrsrd brilliant. They were selling Dolly wigs on the merchandise stall.

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DotCottonsHairnet · 02/06/2013 20:41

Love that - might have to print those lyrics out and pin them up as a reminder.

Not that stbxh new relationship has gone wrong yet but it is doomed but he cant see that whilst everyone else can.

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glenthebattleostrich · 02/06/2013 20:42

I adore Dolly, she does an amazing book programme called Imagination Library too.

She is generally ace and brilliant :)

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OiVaVoi · 02/06/2013 20:52

"I don't get offended when people make dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb. I also know I'm not blonde..."

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HairyGrotter · 02/06/2013 20:53

Dolly is amazing, smart, sassy and incredibly intelligent. Also charming, and funny. An all round legend, I call my DD 'Dolly' as a nickname as she displays several similar traits.

Dolly FTW

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grinchie · 02/06/2013 20:54

'The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain'

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MrsPoglesWood · 02/06/2013 21:10

Loving the Dolly love. She's awesome! And yes Glen her Imagination Library is brilliant. She came over to near where I am not so long to promote her book scheme.

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Bishoplyn · 02/06/2013 21:12

'You don't drink the water if you don't dig the well'

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PiggyPlumPie · 02/06/2013 21:13

Going to see this at the end of the month and can't wait!!

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MrsPoglesWood · 02/06/2013 21:17

You'll love it Piggy it's brilliant!!

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