Dolly wakes up early. Like when the rooster crows. Picture
12 kids growing up in a Unabomber-size shack in the
So it's no surprise lil' miss rise-and-shine likes to do her interviews early in the morning, before she gets around to the day's business - which lately has been holing up in a studio recording with Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell and reworking a twangy cover of the Fine Young Cannibals '80s hit "She Drives Me Crazy."
But herein lies the problem: She's in
Flash forward to 6:30 a.m. the next day. Country and chipper, Dolly wakes me up with, "I'm sorry for dragging your ass up so early, but I've gotta go to work and I was afraid I might miss you if I didn't gitcha early."
Looking out the window in the dark, I couldn't help but laugh and say, "I'd wake up at 3 in the morning to talk to you."
Chatty and charming as ever, the Backwoods Barbie is a hoot. She drops by the Grace Pavilion for a sold-out Valentine's Day show next week.
Listen to a surreal quickie interview here.
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Posted By: allyson (30/04/2007 10:28:58 AM)
Comment: I freakin love Dolly Parton!!!
Posted By: Theresa (01/03/2007 8:25:57 PM)
Comment: That was supposed to be AN amazing individual, not on, in my previous comment. Hey, where is the spell check button? Ha! j/k.
Thanks!
Posted By: Theresa (01/03/2007 8:24:09 PM)
Comment: That was supposed to be AN, not on, in my previous comment. Hey... where is the spell check? ha! j/k
Thanks!
Posted By: Theresa (01/03/2007 8:22:16 PM)
Comment: Dolly is on amazing individual! She is accepting and loves everyone. She is an icon for all generations and has been my idol for over 26 years. I am looking forward to much more success from her.
Posted By: Rick Bartalini (10/02/2007 5:06:59 PM)
Comment: This show exemplifies our mission of connecting our community through the Arts. Where else but a Dolly Parton show in Santa Rosa can you connect Country music fans, members of the gay community, seniors and all around music lovers? Whether you're coming in (for the show) from Santa Rosa or New York City, whether you drive a pick up truck or a Mercedes Benz, people from all walks of life love Dolly - and she loves them back!
Posted By: Ky (10/02/2007 1:50:53 AM)
Comment: thanks for sharing that on your blog...she's just so terrific and I love that you asked her about her gay and lesbian fans. She truly engenders the spirit the world that we could all use more of, acceptance of each other as we are, flaws and all. It would be really funny to get a picture of Dolly standing next to a 6'5" Dolly drag queen! She's so tiny!
Posted By: Jenny (09/02/2007 7:13:51 AM)
Comment: Hah! Dolly is one of a kind.
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