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To think Dolly Parton was some sort of prophet or philosopher

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Judicioususeofthewordgirdle · 26/08/2026 16:42

There have been loads of clips of Dolly Parton interviews around and articles with quotes and the more I watch and read, the more I think she was some kind of font of wisdom. An oracle. A prophet.

Her approach to life, everything, she was like Yoda in rhinestones. Just the perfect attitude, and a long, productive, inspirational life.

”Legend” is thrown around liberally but in her case it is fully deserved.

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Thegirlwhowent · 08/09/2026 13:04

AuntyBumBum · 30/08/2026 13:38

If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain.

Do you know which "philosopher" said that? Dolly Parton.

And people say she's just a big pair of tits.

I don't think many people actually say that. I've never heard anyone say it.

JaelFuryck · 08/09/2026 15:18

CalmFairy · 26/08/2026 19:11

It is sad news i really liked her.
But not everyone liked her.

I loved her

I dont like everyone

MissBattleaxe · 08/09/2026 16:19

Thegirlwhowent · 08/09/2026 13:04

I don't think many people actually say that. I've never heard anyone say it.

This was said by David Brent at the end of an episode of The Office.

Tomfooleries · 08/09/2026 16:26

OnTheBoardwalk · 31/08/2026 12:15

I live in the UK and didn’t realise Dolly’s Imagination Libraries have given out 7m books in the UK. Amazing

Yes, my sister works in a literacy charity (not in the UK, but also a beneficiary) and DP is regarded with reverence. (Literally -- there's a poster of her with fairylights in the lunchroom!)

Newname26 · 08/09/2026 16:30

Tomfooleries · 08/09/2026 16:26

Yes, my sister works in a literacy charity (not in the UK, but also a beneficiary) and DP is regarded with reverence. (Literally -- there's a poster of her with fairylights in the lunchroom!)

And its a school day i had to look 'reverance' up

Bless Dolly 🙌

LeedsLoiner · 08/09/2026 16:33

The wrong 80 year old American with dodgy hair and fake tan died...

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