As quoted in "Dolly Parton: Gee, She’s So Nice" (7 December 1980), by Roger Ebert, Roger Ebert
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My nails are my rhythm section, when I'm writing a song all alone. Some day, I may cut an album, just me and my nails.
— Dolly Parton
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "My nails are my rhythm section, when I'm writing a song all alone. Some day, I may cut an album, just me and my nails." in the context of "As quoted in "Dolly Parton: Gee, She’s So Nice" (7 December 1980), by Roger Ebert, Roger Ebert" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Dolly Parton" (Quotes, 1980s)
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About Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born 19 January 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, known primarily for her work in country music.
About Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born 19 January 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, known primarily for her work in country music.
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