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  "id": 3557164,
  "title": "Dolly Parton quotes that show her honesty, humor and wisdom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-quotes-that-show-her-honesty-humor-and-wisdom",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:41:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dolly-parton-quotes-cbs-news-interviews/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dolly Parton's legacy is defined by her honesty, humor, and wisdom. She was known for her quick one-liners, like \"It costs a lot to look this cheap,\" and her self-deprecating humor, saying \"I'm not all that, I'm even not all there sometimes.\" Yet, she also shared profound life lessons, stating, \"I live my spirituality, you know, that's how you practice it mostly. You just live it and be it.\" Despite her fame, Parton remained modest, saying, \"It's an honor, but it scares me to death sometimes. I'm always saying, I'm not all that, I'm even not all there sometimes.\" She believed in being comfortable with one's own skin and never regretted not having children, living her life by her own choices. Parton's legacy is a testament to her authenticity and her ability to make people smile.",
  "summary": "Dolly Parton wasn't shy about making jokes about herself, but she also shared wisdom and life lessons over the years.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dolly Parton made local impact for thousands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-made-local-impact-for-thousands",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:04:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton and Carl Dean: Inside the nearly 60-year love story lived almost entirely out of the spotlight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-and-carl-dean-inside-the-nearly-60-year-love-story-lived",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:00:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Taylor Swift remembers Dolly Parton after her death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/taylor-swift-remembers-dolly-parton-after-her-death",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:01:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's final secret: What's inside the 2046 Dream Box?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-final-secret-whats-inside-the-2046-dream-box",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:13:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's influence on other female artists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-influence-on-other-female-artists",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump: Dolly Parton 'really liked me,' but 'wasn't a very political person'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/trump-dolly-parton-really-liked-me-but-wasnt-a-very-political-person",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:01:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s greatness went beyond music – Peter Obi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-partons-greatness-went-beyond-music-peter-obi",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:14:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Dolly Parton left one final song for fans to hear in 2046",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-left-one-final-song-for-fans-to-hear-in-2046",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:25:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump says Dolly Parton's death feels like losing ‘a member of the family’, claims ‘she really liked me’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/trump-says-dolly-partons-death-feels-like-losing-a-member-of-the",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:44:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}