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“My husband was a pilot. He flew Elvis when Elvis first started making appearances around the country.”

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Minnie Pearl, born Sarah Ophelia Colley, was an American comedian known for her distinctive country style and exaggerated dialect performances. She was born on October 25, 1912, and passed away on March 4, 1996. Minnie Pearl had a long and successful career in television and radio, particularly as a regular comedian on 'The Grand Ole Opry' program. more

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