“I never rode in an automobile until I was 12.”
Car
“My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.”
BirthdayAll Quotes by Loretta Lynn
“I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.”
Business“When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and we ate when we could.”
Respect“My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.”
Birthday“Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming out of the barn one time, so we got whipped.”
Mom“I know there's some kind of history to mountain music-like it came from Ireland or England or Scotland and we kept up the tradition.”
History“Sometimes I think our problems are made worse by the kind of business we're in. Playing these road shows is a weird experience.”
Business“You can't be halfway in this business. If you don't meet the fans, you lose all you've got.”
Business“I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language.”
Women“A lot of people say I'd miss show business if I quit. I'd miss some of it. Now it's the only life I know.”
Business“Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.”
Marriage“Do the best you can with yourself and hope for the best.”
Hope“I don't like to talk about things where you're going to gt one side or the other unhappy. My music has no politics.”
Politics“A woman's two cents worth is worth two cents in the music business.”
Business“I've seen country music go uptown, like we say, and I'm proud I was there when it happened.”
Music“I'd love to travel to the Holy Land.”
Travel“I believe in education and wish I had a better one.”
Education“My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find 'em, kill 'em.”
Attitude“My life has run from misery to happiness.”
Happiness“I ain't got much education, but I got some sense.”
Education