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.
Dolly PartonRead
I've never let a rhinestone go unturned
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of embracing and celebrating every opportunity for creativity and expression.
Dolly Parton's quote reflects her philosophy of seizing every chance to express oneself creatively and to appreciate the beauty in life, even in seemingly trivial things. It suggests that life offers countless moments and opportunities, and one should fully engage with them rather than overlook anything that could be meaningful or joyful.
In practice
In a speech about individual artistry, I might quote Dolly Parton to emphasize the importance of creativity.
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.
My songs are the door to every dream I've ever had and every success I've ever achieved.
A real important thing is that, though I rely on my husband for love, I rely on myself for strength.
The hardest exercise for most of us fat people is that one where we push our chairback from the dinner table.
If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.
Until I was a teenager, I used red pokeberries for lipstick and a burnt matchstick for eyeliner. I used honeysuckle for perfume.
The artist appeals to that part of our being which is not dependent on wisdom; to that in us which is a gift and not an acquisition-and therefore, more permanently enduring. He speaks to our capacity for delight and wonder, to the sense of mystery surrounding our lives; to our sense of pity, and beauty and pain.
Hope I die before I turn into Pete Townshend. It would look ridiculous to do what we're doing now when I'm 40. That's why I want to destroy my career before it's too late.
I do not have one theme for each season, I just try to make beautiful clothes all year round.
Favorite poems are like favorite children. We definitely have them but we never tell as the others would have their feelings hurt.
Music is the language spoken by angels.
Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.
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