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<\/a> <\/div>\nJennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Many people would eagerly take advice from Dolly Parton, but the best advice she ever got came from her mama. Keep reading to find out the sage words of wisdom her mother passed down.<\/p>\n Skin-tight clothes, hair teased sky-high, and big breasts are the trademarks of Dolly Parton. Of course, her fans know that she\u2019s much more than just her outer appearance. She has a heart of gold and is often praised for her philanthropy.<\/p>\n Early in her career, she was advised to tone down<\/a> her flamboyant looks. She didn\u2019t listen to critics, and now an entire exhibit<\/a> at the Country Music Hall of Fame features her most iconic outfits.<\/p>\n The \u201cJolene\u201d singer\u2019s life story is slated to hit Broadway next year in an elaborate musical. She\u2019s been part of the process every step of the way, including creating new music for the show. She recently spoke with TODAY<\/a><\/em> about the reason behind her famous style.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are some people just born beautiful, and then if they add more stuff, they\u2019re just more beautiful. But then there are people, like me, that you just try to make the most of what you got,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n The \u201c9 to 5\u2033 singer said she wears high heels to make up for being short. Her hair was damaged from all the teasing and bleach, so she wears wigs. She said that her outlandish outfits make her \u201coutgoing and more friendly and more accessible\u201d to her fans.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton\u2019s humble upbringing is well-documented. She grew up poor, living in a one-room cabin with her parents and eleven siblings. The rural home didn\u2019t have any running water or heat. How she grew up is part of the reason why Dolly Parton uses her wealth to help others.<\/p>\n The singer never lost sight of where she came from despite her monumental success. She still lives by the advice her mother gave her when she was growing up. Her mama\u2019s advice was a six-word quote from the famous Shakespeare play \u201cHamlet.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTo thine own self be true.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a whole lot of meaning in that phrase,\u201d Dolly Parton said about the well-known quote. In fact, the advice she gives other people now is similar to what her mother always told her.<\/p>\n According to Dolly Parton, people can stay true to themselves by always remembering \u201cyour rules, your personality, your mindset, your faith.\u201d<\/p>\n The entertainment icon stressed the importance of a purpose.\u201cFind out who you are and do it on purpose. And do it with purpose,\u201d Parton advises. \u201cYou got to know who you are because so many people try to emulate or copy somebody else,\u201d she told TODAY.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nDolly Parton Opens Up About Her Style Evolution<\/h3>\n
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She Shares Mama\u2019s Words Of Advice She Lives By<\/h3>\n
What Advice She Gives People<\/h3>\n