Quotes by Loretta Lynn

About Loretta Lynn:

Loretta Lynn is a multiple gold album American country music singer-songwriter whose work spans more than 55 years. She has received numerous awards and other accolades for her groundbreaking role in country music. She remains the most awarded female country recording artist.
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Growing up in eastern Kentucky like I did, I'm used to having a few guns around to protect me.

Loretta Lynn

Doo never actually made moonshine, but he hauled about an ocean of it.

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We still lend our old house out to relatives. They keep a guest book for my fans to sign.

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I've always been full of nervous energy, but I'm not really as happy as I seem.

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Because Olivia Newton-John wasn't from Nashville, they didn't like her winning our awards. I've got no complaints.

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Back then, we didn't know we were poor, and people were more proud then.

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Who wants to be married to a grandfather?

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The night I announced I was getting married, Daddy paced for hours on the porch.

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I've seen every highway in the United States, and they all look alike to me.

Loretta Lynn

I wasn't for Vietnam. When I told that to the hippie newspaper, all my people got nervous.

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I refuse to be pushed around anymore.

Loretta Lynn

I never rode in an automobile until I was 12.

Loretta Lynn

There's always been a man telling me what to do.

Loretta Lynn

Really, I don't know what I'd do with myself if I retire. Wash dishes?

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Once in a while I get inspired and finish my act with the hillbilly hoedown.

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I don't go to church regular. But I pray for answers to my problems.

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I avoid going through places where there's too much poverty.

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Sometimes I think our problems are made worse by the kind of business we're in. Playing these road shows is a weird experience.

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A woman's two cents worth is worth two cents in the music business.

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You can't be halfway in this business. If you don't meet the fans, you lose all you've got.

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I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.

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Author Bio

  • NameLoretta Lynn
  • DescriptionAmerican country-music singer-songwriter
  • AliasesLoretta Webb
  • BornApril 14, 1935
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger-songwriter; Singer; Musician
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award