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I write a little something every day, even though I don't write a song [every day]. Everything inspires me. I'll come up with a line, or somebody will say something that will trigger something.
Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: January 19
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Tennessee
Dolly Rebecca Parton
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