Dolly Parton hopes to ‘fall dead in the middle of a song’
LOS ANGELES: Dolly Parton has never considered retiring — not once.
In fact, she hopes to fall dead on stage — in the middle of a song.
Said Parton, 72: “It’ll happen when it happens. That’s how I feel. I am grateful that I am still here. So many people have more talent than I’ve ever dreamed of having that never get to see dreams come true.”
Though she’s had plenty of hit albums, movies, TV shows and much more, Parton said she’s never had a real bucket list. Still, there is one trip she would love to take.
“I’ve never been to the Holy Land,” said Parton, who recorded six new songs for the soundtrack of Netflix’s upcoming film “Dumplin’”, which tells the story of an overweight teenage girl inspired by Parton. “I wanted to always take my mom and grandpa, who was a preacher, and I couldn’t afford it. They’re not here now, but that’s something I’d like to do.”
Otherwise, the entertainer — who wakes up at 3am every day — just chooses to remain thankful for everything she has in her life and is continuing to keep her plate very full.
“There’s a whole lot to be said
It’ll happen when it happens. That’s how I feel. I am grateful that I am still here. So many people have more talent than I’ve ever dreamed of having that never get to see dreams come true. Dolly Parton, entertainer
for loving your work and having confidence in yourself,” says Parton. “I never once thought of retiring.”