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" 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

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" I usually get up at 3 A.M. I don't require a lot of sleep, and if I get tired, I'll take a powernap during the day. "

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" I don't have maids or servants, and my husband and I love waking up early and going to the 24-hour supermarket when there is nobody else there. "

" I am not gay, but if I were, I would be the first one running out of the closet. "

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" I don't like to give advice. I like to give people information because everyone's life is different, and everyone's journey is different. "

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