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" If people work for me over the years, I expect them to be paid what they're owed, but I don't expect them to be paid more than they earn. "
Dolly Parton
Work
Expect
Me
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" I love being active. "
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I Love
" A lot of my heartbreak songs are inspired by things my sisters are going through, or friends. "
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Going
Friends
" I'm not intimidated by how people perceive me. "
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Support
Old
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Money
Look
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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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Get
Up
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Me
" I have tennis shoes with little rhinestones that I slip on if I exercise. But I always wear heels, even around the house. I'm such a short little thing, I can't reach my kitchen cabinets. "
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Reach
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