Loretta Lynn

Growing up in eastern Kentucky like I did, I'm used to having a few guns around to protect me.

You get used to sadness, growing up in the mountains, I guess.

I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.

Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things.

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

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

Some of my friends who know me best say they wouldn't trade places with me for $1 million because of the pace I lead.

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

I believe in horoscopes. I was born under the sign of the Ram, which means I'm headstrong, don't like people telling me what to do.

I know what it's like to be pregnant and nervous and poor.

I loved being outside. We'd hold lightning bugs in our fingers and pretend they were diamond rings.

I think Charley Pride has been one of the best things to happen to country music, to prove it belongs to everybody.