Quotes By Loretta Lynn

I think Charley Pride has been one of the best things to happen to country music, to prove it belongs to everybody.

I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.

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

I've always been full of nervous energy, but I'm not really as happy as I seem.

I ain't got much education, but I got some sense.

Once in a while I get inspired and finish my act with the hillbilly hoedown.

I refuse to be pushed around anymore.

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

I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.

I'm trying to lead a good Christian life, so there ain't too much spicy to tell about me.

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.

I've been married to the same man for all this time. The way we fight sometimes, you can tell.

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.

When something is bothering me, I write a song that tells my feelings.

Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things.

I don't go to church regular. But I pray for answers to my problems.

The night I announced I was getting married, Daddy paced for hours on the porch.

How do you measure your value?

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

I'd love to travel to the Holy Land.

I was the first woman ever named Entertainer of the Year in country music.

You can't be halfway in this business. If you don't meet the fans, you lose all you've got.

Doolittle looked just like a little toy soldier the first time I ever saw him.

I love people and I love to sing, and that's what keeps me going.

I believe in education and wish I had a better one.

I've been around a long time, and life still has a whole lot of surprises for me.

Back then, we didn't know we were poor, and people were more proud then.

I want more out of life than I've gotten.

I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.

I believe in horoscopes. I was born under the sign of the Ram, which means I'm headstrong, don't like people telling me what to do.