Extended interview: Dolly Parton on her spirituality, fashion and more

In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Dolly Parton about her new book on her costumes and clothing and her new rock album.
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[@rikkiechambers4959]

I love how at the end Dolly tells Nora she is sweet and did a good job 💗🥰 she is the most uplifting soul !

[@lovewhitey4462]

She is a pro. watch an old interview with Horrible jealous Barbara Walters Dolly was so seamless. So she would acknowledge a True professional interviewer. .. BTW she is a Genius 🔥

[@SharonHerring]

I thought the exact same thing, it actually brought tears to my eyes. She is beyond gracious and kind. 💎🥰

[@believewhatyousee2852]

@@lovewhitey4462I agree 💯 % 🥰

[@kfryer05]

The interviewer last look at Dolly was that look when you get your doll for Christmas you always wanted

[@cleoroback4732]

@@lovewhitey4462she so gracefully plants seeds in one decade for them to bloom in another. She truly is the gift that keeps giving.

[@susantretakis9915]

Dolly is such a gift to everyone.

[@justinwilliamson6355]

Especially to Richard Pryor, back in the 70's.

[@RicoSuave-ee6gg]

Speak for yourself! To many people with a good mind know it's not fooling everyone! Only the mindless fools!

[@unknown-lf6zx]

I just feel safe hearing her voice. Sound weird? She’s just so comforting

[@thatfanboy6311]

“I’m confident in my own skin, no matter how much I’ve stretched it.” I FREAKIN LOVE HER

[@hasselett]

Her dozens of surgical procedures tell me that's categorically untrue.

[@nancymarkiewicz8123]

​@DollyParton-ym8ru Hi Dolly I am your new fan now. Bless you

[@nancymarkiewicz8123]

@@hasselett yes. She even talked and joked about it. But her surgeries looks awesome

[@Dirty_Hamble]

I know!! 😂😂

[@luckyshow98]

The ending, "you're so sweet and you did a good job" who'd think to say that to a journalist. I love this woman, it's a joy to see her well and happy. May she live long!

[@janettecobb4317]

Incredible talent and person. She has still stayed humble to her roots and community💖

[@MfundoMiya]

Omg I just love Dolly. Despite the material things and the surgeries etc, she seems like she has a very deep anchored center. A centered sense of self-awareness, free to be herself. I think that is so inspiring...Wish her peace and love ❤

[@felixthecat4536]

I love Dolly. Beautiful inside and out. What a gift to the human race.

[@LucyGreene-k3r]

So True

[@annemccarron2281]

She isn't my cup of tea. REAL talent doesn't need gimmicks to attract attention!

[@felixthecat4536]

Try some chai tea. @@annemccarron2281

[@violetselene244]

@@annemccarron2281You’re envious, just say that. Because calling Dolly Parton untalented is like saying the sun doesn’t shine. A quick KZbin search would prove that this woman can sing, whether you like her music or not or her or not, it doesn’t change the fact that she has a gifted voice. Love yourself enough to stop trying to hate on others for being talented and happy. GET WELL SOON ❤️‍🩹

[@belgtzgtz2859]

What an awesome interview! Norah, I agree with Dolly when she says “you’re sweet and you did a great job.” But your “thank you” to her at the end hugged my heart like nothing before. Thank YOU.❤

[@jameslaskowski2540]

If you've seen Dolly on any non mainstream interviews the questions are sooo much more interesting n her responses are more raw.

[@RaymondNYC1]

This was a really, really good interview. At first I thought it would all just be about Dolly promoting her new book & album. But it went a lot deeper, and Dolly came across as intelligent, caring & genuine in every sentence. Kudos to O'Donnell on doing such a good job.

[@dawnita8]

Dolly Parton is and always has been my biggest hero! She is such a compassionate person who give with her heart! Her talent and voice is untouchable!

[@katdujka4760]

every time I hear Dolly speak I fall in love everytime. She's amazing.

[@josephcrawford9322]

Dolly gracefully side stepping every compliment is f classic 😂😂❤❤❤ iconic

[@kellyparkinson8594]

The Imagination Library truly is amazing! She is a true gem to humanity and I'm so proud to see how my 13 year old daughter and all her friends love Dolly and look up to her as much if not more than I did at her age. She is the most genuine, honest and beautiful woman I have ever known. ❤❤❤ she is a true gift to all women and everyone.

[@gloriageyer7691]

She is always enthusiasticly genuine & joyful!!

[@patriciaburke2401]

Dolly is so very love able and so generous! What an amazingly talented & kind lady! Everyone loves Dolly.

[@Scott-pe6te]

Dolly is more than an icon. She is a wonderful national treasure.

[@ernarc23]

What an amazing talent and generous soul. ❤

[@sharonanderson1386]

She is a very remarkable woman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@monacoleman24]

Dolly, you’re such a sweet heart!

[@moesailing6008]

A beautiful extraordinary soul * Inside and Out!

[@Tube-You357]

She is just a joy and wonderful spirit.

[@christinemurphy7204]

I love her spirituality. Thats why shes happy

[@sandyhenson5875]

Dolly Parton has great 👍 personality❤her singing is talented 👌 love her ❤️ God bless you and your family 🙏

[@bobbycelli1834]

Love her, she amazing!!❤

[@marybrand1977]

Dolly Parton an inspiration to us all. God bless her she is a National Treasure.

[@rachelharvey5689]

I have always loved Miss Dolly

[@kathleenwessels9992]

Love you Dolly..

[@woozysooziecocopuff7951]

The Queen of America ❤

[@cosettelaplante699]

Hands down one of THE best interviews everrrrrr! 🙌

[@dandzym5366]

This lady is incredible! So great, so sincere, so talented.. You must to love Dolly ♥️

[@garyholt2204]

Love you Dolly ❤

[@MariaLeon-b8i]

Love her! ❤️

[@jstory5640]

I just love Dolly! Just as sweet as pie and so kind and humble & Norah did an excellent job u could tell how excited she was to meet her! 🥰🥰

[@CharleneJohnson-g3c]

Dolly is the most real person you will talk to. Nora O'Donnell is smart to show respect to her 👏

[@PatriciaAngulo-v8m]

I love Dolly and you too, Nora. Both of you are successful and fabulous 🎉

[@maryhurst4663]

I checked a copy out from my library. It’s exactly that….a fun “coffee table book” and interesting to see how her look changed through the years.

[@catalread2537]

Beautiful angel!!!

[@lindajones8426]

She is a beautiful person!! Love her

[@justjoan4010]

Love Dolly. ‘Nough said. 😊 This is a great interview. ❤

[@guy7622]

Great interview!

[@spartansrace4293]

There Was Jesus with Zach Williams and Dolly Parton is my favorite song of Ms. Parton ❤

[@didi9220]

Amazing beyond words!!❤❤

[@lovewhitey4462]

She is everything hope to meet her ❤️🎚😘

[@DrBeeSpeaks]

I am cheering for you Dolly.

[@alesiabowers6226]

Dolly is a doll face i love the woman she is and i love that she is God fearing she knows the Lord ❤️

[@tiradoproperties7622]

God I love Dolly

[@TheHajdu99]

BLESS HER HEART

[@rosemarylopez1520]

You are so awesome DOLLY

[@rubyhopper6751]

I just love this lady!!

[@MarieMack-t9d]

Beautiful lady heart ♥

[@bonnieikamas1201]

Wonderful Dolly!!!🌹

[@suzannedundon4275]

I love Dolly.

[@joannathompson-j3m]

LOVE HER SHE JUST TELL IT LIKE IT IS TY DOLLY FOR BE YOU LOVE IT

[@LaKymana]

❤

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

An angel named Dolly. Sadly, confused about the systemic design keeping the world on fire and the nonsense inoculations, but she knows Spirit is all, and sings like a dream, and that's enough.

[@KennethBurnett-f6y]

Dolly is the best an a beautiful an a happy lady i love her an her voice is sexy to listen to all the time love thie lady ❤❤❤😮😊😊

[@MrsOverthetop341]

❤❤❤

[@shanemckenzie-wc3mq]

I love you, Dolly🩷❤️‍🩹⭐️🎁🎁

[@Thevelvetrope1983]

This woman is the embodiment of love peace and acceptance. I just love her

[@leeboriack8054]

Dolly is the epitome of diplomacy, grace and humility.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

LOL...I wonder how many people died because they saw her "get the sht". How old is she? She might want to start praying.

[@pattyblevins2765]

She also gave a million dollars at the start of the Plandemic. The Scamdemic that made some people billions of dollars. Read the Protocols of the Elders of Zion to understand the situation we are in. It’s online in PDF.

[@AlterStrifeo]

What does this even mean ​@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly

[@vincentteregeyo5236]

@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnlylmao don’t even trip ofc she prays

[@phillipmckibben3392]

She is amazing

[@pattijo780]

I help single Mom's, because I was a single Mom of 6. The kids get so excited to get their books from Dolly. She's helped more kids, than she could ever have and what a blessing that is. It was great to see Nora covering something fun in this chaotic world. ❤

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

What are the names of her books?

[@carolglover3582]

Her Imagination Library is amazing.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

What a Gift! ❤ Dolly is such an incredible talent. Just an incredible human being! 🥰

[@corgeousgeorge]

Dolly telling Nora she did a good job is the best way to end the intv as it's the best encapsulation of Dolly, she WANTS people to be at their best and do their best and she's happy to let them know about it.

[@maryhennessey2337]

Love this woman! What an inspiration, thank you Dolly!

[@LisaTiller-qg4vy]

Dolly has a great heart. She has done so much for her home state of Tennessee🇺🇸

[@juliedavis9399]

She’s been in my life since I was born here in TN . Books, the mountains the music it’s in my memories ❤️

[@jb3332]

If only everyone saw themselves through God’s eyes as Dolly is able to do, the mercy we would give each other. “You’re sweet, you did a good job.” I agree.

[@Tammy-pj2ht]

I have such respect for Dolly. She is open, honest, humble and down to earth.

[@Piglady1983]

What a truly humble & beautiful spirit Dolly has. She is a testament to hard work making her dreams come true and holding to her faith has blessed her entire life. She’s a genuine, kind and very real person. You can’t help but be drawn to her honesty & humor. 💗🎶

[@ashlewis9703]

I just love this women with all my heart! She’s such an amazing God fearing, truly humble human that has given the world way more than she will ever know

[@badpuppy09]

When she sang He's Alive , it gaves me shivers down my spine! it was incredible!

[@belgtzgtz2859]

I totally agree with you. I have returned to her CMA Live performance sooo many times and still get chills, tears and warmth not only from Dolly but from the message this song gives. ❤️🙏🏼

[@kathybanks5921]

She didn't mean a word of it. I hope she does know the gospel before she dies.

[@badpuppy09]

who are you to judge her ? and all the positivity and good will Dolly does@@kathybanks5921

[@samename6479]

​@kathybanks5921 not just know it, she has to obey it

[@AdventureswithAmirah]

Agree. 🌟 She is such a blessing to so many of us.

[@missem7881]

@dollyparton ~ one lesson I always learned from you ~ how incredibly gracious you are to everyone with whom you speak, whether they are interviewing you or they are a fan. Thank you for your contributions to science and society .. wishing you and Carl a Happy Thanksgiving 🌼🌼 🥧🌼🌼🥧🌼🌼🥧

[@brianbarnes7774]

can we all just acknowledge what a national treasure Dolly is? Unpretentious, honest to a fault and genuine. I love interviews with Dolly, because everyone who interviews her tries to trip her up, get her to answer questions previously asked in a different way. Dolly Parton is was and always will be the most honest and sincere person ever.

[@weremyjiggins89]

She's so humble and modest. "Oh, I'm not a genius..." "I've got at least 3,000 songs and 3 good ones."

[@chippywelsh9040]

She’s such a beautiful soul and a true legend

[@jm7804]

Dolly is such a lovely person. It always puts me in a better mood listening to her speak. I love her attitude and how she tackles life.

[@melissaarmour8667]

What a beautiful person inside and out I love how simple she is with her life and religion

[@EvesRevenge]

Yes! Her beautiful energy is contagious!!

[@kathybanks5921]

You mean how she has admitted long ago to having an open marriage. I think she is a fraud.

[@elizabethmefford7200]

The world needs more generous people like Dolly. The politicians need to do like her. Surround yourself with smart people.

[@spenserbower1178]

So sweet that Dolly at the end told Norah she did a good job. She is so kind

[@AppaloosaDreams]

@ 13:16, "I ask God to give me enough to share, and enough to spare"💗💗💗

[@collinreesejones5525]

One of the finest humans on this earth, Adore Her Always!!!!! 🤩

[@annemccarron2281]

She has her share of skeletons in her closet!

[@beckybanta126]

​. Who doesn't? Thankfully she knows & lives the gift of forgiveness.😊

[@anthonyabney4140]

@@annemccarron2281 your opinion is irrelevant

[@cherylrodriguez7604]

I love this lovely lady. An icon, a legend, one of a kind. Gifted, talented and abundantly blessed. Congratulations dear Dolly. We your adoring fans all over the world love you. God continue to bless you.

[@joycewirth3022]

This is a very humble and grateful human being. Focused on those who contributed to her rise, first. From her mother, father, husband, and family, to those in the musical business. She shifts our attention to those, whom she loves dearly. Her generosity in helping thousands of others goes hidden because of who she is. A gentle, gracious soul who will remain at the top eternally. God bless you always. 💕

[@bethechange8889]

Love Dolly! Love what she says about her spirituality!

[@Tina-lg8py]

You are so inspiring DOLL! We appreciate your honesty and humbleness. God bless.

[@krissyskottage]

Bless Ms Dolly Parton🥰A beautiful Rhinestone Angel & soul here on earth 🥰

[@felina6923]

She is truly the best, most honest and humble human being that we have been blessed to have here on the Earth with us! I just love her! I'm a mom of 3 and we always get excited to receive a book in the mail from her Imagination Library. ❤

[@2Oldcoots]

Thank you "Dolly" for your graciousness, humility, and wonderful love for people! Also, thank you Ms. O'Donnell for a wonderful interview and allowing Dolly to answer fully without interruption. How fantastic!

[@Wally943]

Absolutely one of the best people on our planet. She does a lot, in a variety of areas, but the Inspiration Library is genius.

[@cjcurtis8944]

Dolly’s an international treasure.

[@jodieroehr713]

If only we could all be as graceful as this lady!!! Seen so many judgemental comments! She rocked that performance and the outfit❤❤❤❤ You do you Dolly 🥰🥰🥰

[@maryannanderson2213]

I wonder how many of the people Norah interviews end that interview by saying, "You're sweet and you did a good job." Stick around for a LONG time, Dolly, because the world is nowhere near ready to give you up. I have been a fan since before I knew Dolly's name. All I knew was she was the blonde lady who sang "Dumb Blonde". That was in 1966 and if I'm counting correctly that means I have been a fan for almost six decades and I'm not tired of her yet. I am very happy to see that she is still going strong.

[@pamelafavswells9324]

I love Dolly Pardon personally and her beautiful songs she very professional and her work and her dressing 👗. Love ❤️

[@P.S.Loveddd4484]

I love her❤ She is the most genuine person. Congratulations Dolly on you induction to the Rock Hall of Fame. God bless many more endeavors ❤❤❤

[@Darci3333]

Love Dolly so very much.....she is indeed an extraordinary and very special person ❤❤❤❤

[@jsharp3165]

Two of the most beautiful and successful women of our time, in one room. Love it.

[@jamieflener5410]

Who doesn't love Dolly? Love her in Steel Magnolias! What a beautiful career!

[@LucyGreene-k3r]

God bless You Dolly! Such a Positive Light! Have a Fabulous Day Dolly!!!!

[@JoseLopez-zu9uk]

Who would've imagined that a country woman could have reached out to top of the world from her original roots? Dolly had made it for us.🎉🎉 APPLAUSE 🖐️🖐️

[@rhondawilliams8155]

What a beautiful soul Dolly is !