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Dolly Parton back in 1978.

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Dolly Parton really is one of America's finest exports. Aside from gifting the world with songs like "I Will Always Love You" and "9 to 5" she's also an amazing fiddle player and a legitimately funny performer. She always has been and always will be.

When Barbara Walters told Parton that many people think she's a joke because of the way she dresses in 1978, the singer-songwriter refused to be contrite and said that she's just fine with people laughing at her because she's comfortable with herself. She explained:

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