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I Don't Think I'm Supposed To Boss Other People Around Just Because I'm A So-called Celebrity Or Star. I Hate That When People Act That Way. No One Deserves It. I've Seen It Happen. I Don't Call Those People Out - They Know Who They Are. Some Enjoy That Reputation.

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Dolly Parton

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I Don't Think I'm Supposed To Boss Other People Around Just Because I'm A So-called Celebrity Or Star. I Hate That When People Act That Way. No One Deserves It. I've Seen It Happen. I Don't Call Those People Out - They Know Who They Are. Some Enjoy That Reputation.

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If You Talk Bad About Country Music, It's Like Saying Bad Things About My Momma. Them's Fightin' Words.

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