Dolly Parton Trivia Questions

This is one of her most quoted one-liners, often repeated in interviews. She uses self-deprecating humor to disarm critics of her glamorous, over-the-top style.

Launched in 1995, the program mails free books monthly to children from birth to age five. It now operates in five countries and has given away over 200 million books.

Her mother taught her to sing, but her father was illiterate and didn't play music. Her uncle taught her guitar chords. She later funded a book program in his honor.

Her birth name is Dolly Rebecca Parton. 'Dolly' is not a stage name—it's always been her legal first name, though she uses a full stage persona. Her middle name honors her grandmother.

Colonel Parker insisted on half the publishing rights. Dolly refused, saying it was one of her best songs. She later said her family would have starved without that decision.

She wrote it for Porter Wagoner, her mentor and duet partner, when she decided to leave his show to go solo. Whitney Houston later made it a global hit.

Despite 11 Grammys, most are for collaborations or special honors. Her only competitive solo win was for Best Country Song for 'Jolene' in 1977.

She has never been offered a Bond role. The myth likely stems from her cameo in 'The Beverly Hillbillies' and her general fame. She did turn down a role in 'The Love Boat'.