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Singer-songwriter

Loretta Lynn is an iconic American country music singer-songwriter, born on April 14, 1932. With her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, she has become one of the most influential figures in country music history. Lynn's career began in the 1950s, and her songs like 'Coal Miner's Daughter', 'You Ain't Woman Enough', and 'Fist City' have won numerous awards and established her as a country music icon.

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“If I had a chance to do things over again, I might not start singing. It was my husband Doolittle's idea. He pushed me out there, the booger. And I'm out there now, so I might as well make the best of it.”

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“It's important that you take care of yourself and blow off steam in the right way. Don't let some woman walk in and say, "hey, goodbye!" and take your man. Kill her if you can! I'm only kidding.”

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“If I found out some gal was trying to steal my guy, I'd want to give her a black eye! Instead, I wrote this song. At the time I was writing each song [on this album], you could figure out the frame of mind I was in by listening closely. With every song I've ever recorded, I'm in it. I wouldn't write about it if I wasn't in it.”

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“My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find 'em, kill 'em.”

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“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.”

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“Really, I don't know what I'd do with myself if I retire. Wash dishes?”

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“You ain't supposed to get salmon when they're swimming upstream to spawn. But if you're hungry, you do.”

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Book:Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter

Source: Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter

“Write about the truth. If you write about the truth, somebody's living that. Not just somebody, there's a lot of people.”

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“No matter what you do, it can't be perfect. I told Jack White, 'If I'd 'a sung that song more'n twice, it might of sounded better.' He said, 'Well, it might not of. You might have took the spark out of it.' I don't know if he has a point or not. We'll find out.”

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“You don't see no city when you look at me cause country's all I am. I love runnin' barefoot through the old cornfields and I love that country ham. Well you say I'm made just to fit your plans but there's a barnyard shovel pick your hands. If your eyes are on me you're lookin' at country.”

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“You have to be first, different, or great. If you're one of them, you may make it.”

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“If anyone asks how old I am, tell them it's none of their business!”

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About the Author

Born: April 14, 1932
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 93

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