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Dolly on Dolly: Interviews and Encounters with Dolly Parton (Musicians in Their Own Words) Paperback – September 4, 2018

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“Nobody knows Dolly like Dolly,” declares Dolly Parton. Dolly’s is a rags-to-riches tale like no other. A dirt-poor Smoky Mountain childhood paved the way for the buxom blonde butterfly’s metamorphosis from singer-songwriter to international music superstar. The undisputed “Queen of Country Music,” Dolly has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and has conquered just about every facet of the entertainment industry: music, film, television, publishing, theatre, and even theme parks. It’s been more than 50 years since Dolly Parton arrived in Nashville with just her guitar and a dream. Her story has been told many times and in many ways, but never like this. Dolly on Dolly is a collection of interviews spanning five decades of her career and featuring material gathered from celebrated publications including Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, and Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. Also included are interviews which have not been previously available in print. Dolly’s feisty and irresistible brand of humor, combined with her playful, pull-up-a-chair-and-stay-awhile delivery, makes for a fascinating and inviting experience in downhome philosophy and storytelling. Much like her patchwork “Coat of Many Colors,” this book harkens back to the legendary entertainer’s roots and traces her evolution, stitching it all together one piece at a time.
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    Musicians in Their Own Words
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    428 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Chicago Review Press
  5. Publication date
    September 4, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 1.01 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1641600047
  8. ISBN-13
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“Dolly on Dolly magnificently encapsulates Dolly Parton’s career through her own words. It’s a must read for fans of all ages.” —Gary and Larry Lane, actors and filmmakers (Hollywood to Dollywood)

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Randy L. Schmidt is the author of the acclaimed bestselling biography Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter and the editor of Judy Garland on Judy Garland and Yesterday Once More: The Carpenters Reader. He has also written articles for the Advocate and the Observer. He teaches music in Denton, Texas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chicago Review Press; Reprint edition (September 4, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 428 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641600047
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641600040
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.01 x 9 inches
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Randy L. Schmidt is the author of the critically-acclaimed LITTLE GIRL BLUE: THE LIFE OF KAREN CARPENTER, a New York Times Editor's Choice and Wall Street Journal Best Seller. He also compiled and edited YESTERDAY ONCE MORE: THE CARPENTER READER, JUDY GARLAND ON JUDY GARLAND: INTERVIEWS AND ENCOUNTERS, and DOLLY ON DOLLY: INTERVIEWS AND ENCOUNTERS WITH DOLLY PARTON. He has served as creative consultant for several television documentaries on the Carpenters, including the E! "True Hollywood Story," A&E's "Biography," and VH1's "Behind the Music." , and was a contributor to the award-winning podcast, DOLLY PARTON'S AMERICA. Schmidt is a music educator in Denton, Texas.

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Sara Holland
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, Informative
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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I enjoyed these interviews given at different times during Dolly’s life. You learn about her dreams, music, struggles to juggle it all, and her health issues.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed reading interviews
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019
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I enjoyed reading the different interviews with Dolly. Some things I knew, but a lot of things I didn’t know. Also liked the pictures at the end. It was an easy read.
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Ricky Kimsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Interviews With An Icon
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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This is made up of interviews Dolly Parton has done over the years. While not an autobiography you do learn parts of her life growing up in Tennessee and her marriage to her husband Carl Dean.
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G. Parks
5.0 out of 5 stars Dolly's views on many subjects about her life.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021
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Although asking about her early life was repetitive in many of the interviews, Dolly sometimes elaborated with additional details. The book gave insights into Dolly Parton's philosophy and views on many subjects. I found all the interviews interesting caused me to admire even more an amazing woman.
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T in Cinci
4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Truths
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
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I very much enjoyed this book. Reading the interview with Dolly across the years was insightful and fascinating. The only drawback was some repetition as a few journalists interviewing Dolly asked the same questions, which is understandable. I found the format of the book very easy to read. I liked the book so much I purchased a copy for a friends birthday gift.
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Bruce O.
5.0 out of 5 stars This isn't just a rags to riches series of interviews ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018
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This isn't just a rags to riches series of interviews but chronicles her acute rise in a man's business environment.
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Bill wofford
3.0 out of 5 stars Dolly on dolly
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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Very insightful not a awful book but I'm sure there's better books about her out but it is a interesting read lots of stuff that most people who are fans already know
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will buy from you again.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2017
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Love the story and the price. Used library book is a great way to purchase this. Great condition.
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Thierry
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable aux fans de Dolly Parton
Reviewed in France on August 28, 2023
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Livre riche en informations sur Dolly Parton qui apporte un nouvel éclairage sur une artiste unique en son genre aux talents immenses
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sg708
5.0 out of 5 stars Dolly Parton.
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2019
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First it seemed to be boring, and then it became something of interest.
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Thomas Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars Love her use of words
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2017
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Love her use of words. Could listen to her for a very long time but this book is a very good substitute for the real thing
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Only one dolly
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2017
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Sorry submitted the album as book fab book brilliant read
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