May 11, 2009 • 1 min read

Dolly gets doctorate

Dolly Parton received an honorary doctorate from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and gave the graduates some advice.

Dolly Parton has received an honorary doctorate of humane and musical letters from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The star got a standing ovation from fellow graduands, and, asked to give her advice to the crowd, told them: "What has worked for me, may not work for you. I mean, what has worked for me? Wigs, tight clothes, push-up bras, high heel shoes... five inch high heel shoes. All I've got to say is, take my advice and some of you boys out there may find yourself on a little different career path".

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