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" I refuse to be pushed around anymore. "

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Getting Married

" Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant. "

" When I'd tell people I like country music they'd get this look on their faces. People were kind of ashamed of country. "

" Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things. "

" Nobody's perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified. "

" I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people. "

" I'm trying to lead a good Christian life, so there ain't too much spicy to tell about me. "

" I love people and I love to sing, and that's what keeps me going. "

" I'd love to travel to the Holy Land. "

" I was married when I wasn't quite 14 and had four babies by the time I was 18. "

" I didn't know how babies were made until I was pregnant with my fourth child. "

" A lot of people say I'd miss show business if I quit. I'd miss some of it. Now it's the only life I know. "

" I don't go to church regular. But I pray for answers to my problems. "

" I avoid going through places where there's too much poverty. "

" I ain't got much education, but I got some sense. "

" Growing up in eastern Kentucky like I did, I'm used to having a few guns around to protect me. "

" I loved being outside. We'd hold lightning bugs in our fingers and pretend they were diamond rings. "