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Dolly Parton: ‘I was sorry when Dolly the sheep died – though I don’t want to be cloned’


As she launches a new LP and her own wine, the country legend answers your questions on her tough childhood, how she recorded Jolene, and why she’ll never retire

I think the one that’s most personal to me is the lil’ Coat of Many Colors, because it talks about my mom, my parents, and kind of gives you an insight. I’m easy to buy for: I like baskets, lil’ tote bags, cheap costume jewellery and things for the kitchen, ’cause I love to cook. Photograph: ABC Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television/Getty Images I’ve always wondered: recording Jolene, did you dance your ass off with the almighty swing and sass of those guitar parts?

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