Not Dumb, Not Blonde: Dolly In Conversation

"'Nobody knows Dolly like Dolly,'" declares Dolly Parton. Dolly's story is a rags-to-riches narrative unlike any other. A childhood of poverty in the Smoky Mountains paved the way for the buxom blonde butterfly's transformation from singer-songwriter into an international music superstar. The undisputed "Queen of Country Music," Dolly has sold over 100 million records globally and has conquered virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry: music, film, television, publishing, theatre, and even theme parks.

It has been more than fifty years since Dolly Parton arrived in Nashville with just her guitar and a dream. Her story has been recounted many times and in various ways, but never quite like this. Dolly on Dolly is a collection of interviews spanning five decades of her remarkable career, featuring material gathered from celebrated publications including Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, and Andy Warhol's Interview magazine. Also included are interviews that have not been previously available in print.

Dolly's feisty and irresistible brand of humour, combined with her playful, pull-up-a-chair-and-stay-awhile delivery, makes for a fascinating and inviting experience in down-home philosophy and storytelling. Much like her patchwork "Coat of Many Colors," this book harks back to the legendary entertainer's roots and traces her evolution, stitching it all together one piece at a time.