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Dolly Parton Quotes

I want to go and go, and then drop dead in the middle of something I'm loving to do. And if that doesn't happen, if I wind up sitting in a wheelchair, at least I'll have my high heels on.

Dolly Parton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: musician
Nationality: american
Birth: January 19, 1946

Topics

Wind Loving High Heels Want Sitting

One the one hand, the simple fact that there are children and that I do have an effect on them has been one of the most potent antidepressants that I've ever had. And on the other hand, there are moments when I feel imprisoned by the reality that I can no longer make my decisions just for myself, that I have to consider the interests of others.

Andrew Solomon

Children Myself Simple Reality Feel

The thrill I got discovering Buster Keaton when I was growing up was so exciting. He was one of the greats.

John Cleese

Growing Up Growing Up Got Thrill He

The early gigs were pretty panicky - and great, sweaty fun. We were brand new to most people, and they were willing to take anything brand new, for the first time in years.

Andy Partridge

Great Time Fun People Brand Early

The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote that when you look into the darkness of the abyss the abyss looks into you. Probably no other line or thought more inspires or informs my work.

Michael Connelly

Work Darkness Thought You Look Line

It's one of the wonderful things that the Academy does - a talented person comes along like Mira Sorvino, and it elevates them up to stardom.

Michael Cimino

Person Up Wonderful Things Along

I wish something on T.V. would trouble me. Then maybe I would watch it.

John Waters

Me Wish Trouble I Wish Something

The reason why I'm not a pop star is I would have hated it. I'll stick to being an artist. I'm not trying not to be commercial; I am just doing what I do. I have finely tuned tastes, and that gets prioritized above everything else. That's just how it is.

Roisin Murphy

I Am Doing Trying Artist Why Reason

Each book requires a different look. Sometimes I get to take a personal direction that's appropriate for the story. I try to push things within a range. Some are rougher, some more expressionistic, some are slicker graphically and call for a prettier drawing style that I can do. Some have a more classical vibe, and some are in between.

Cliff Chiang

Style Book Story Direction Push

We've made it to the 1000th episode of 'The Chase,' as the show is so entertaining and informative. I'm so lucky I get to be a part of such a great team and have a laugh at work; I even learn some things, too.

Bradley Walsh

Work Great Team Laugh Learn Lucky

Training camp is a grind, and it truly is all about embracing that grind and coming out here and forgetting about the heat and working to get better every single day.

Brock Osweiler

Day Training Better Grind Heat Out

In television, the audience has to be comfortable with you, and I've managed to prove that I can be in American homes to some degree, and not necessarily where everyone knows me, either.

Bruce Boxleitner

Me American You Television I Can

I came to Notre Dame to renew the winning tradition.

Ara Parseghian

Winning Tradition Renew Notre Dame