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Dolly Parton1946–2026

It is true that I look artificial, but I believe that I’m totally real. My look is really based on a country girl’s idea of glam. I wasn’t naturally pretty, so I make the most of anything I’ve got.

Dolly Parton on beauty

Dolly Parton: Making the most of everything CBS News (September 1, 2019).

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