I've seen country music go uptown, like we say, and I'm proud I was there when it happened.
Loretta Lynn
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More quotes by Loretta Lynn
- My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find 'em, kill 'em.
- My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.
- A lot of people say I'd miss show business if I quit. I'd miss some of it. Now it's the only life I know.
- You can't be halfway in this business. If you don't meet the fans, you lose all you've got.
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