But, I’m sure bunches of ya have seen that dream come true for me. Tight clothes, push up bras, and high heel shoes.”. Wigs. And as the Governor said rolling up your sleeves and working hard. The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever. Even if you don’t get a chance to get an education. I also believe that learn more mean to keep working. Join Side A 10 fans. US Add it now to start borrowing from the collection. The legendary Dolly Parton shares her heartfelt hopes and dreams for everyone. Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Posted by The Boss in Other / Education on 5/17/09. But, seriously I remember , you know, all of that. Watch both of them. Now when I was a kid I use to put a tin can on a broom handle. Different music, and sing and try different things. They are as proud of you as they will probably ever be. I’m sure they could help you out with that. Dolly delivered the commencement speech for the 2009 graduating class at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, infusing it with some of her famous humor. “Now, I usually try not to give advice. So I thought that I would use this as a way to share my thoughts with you. And I wasn’t sure that I was going to be able to deliver what the audience wanted from me. It was a start for me. I don’t care how much you like it. She’s smilin’, she looks so happy. ... Dolly Parton. Well, take for instance what has worked for me. Mike Lee Tries to Make Fun of the Green New Deal but Only Makes Fun of Himself (P.S. But, you know learning is all about taking chances. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton. Cause I thought how odd. So I just started up and sang the same song again. And they love you as much as they probably ever will. Your session has expired. “Now, I usually try not to give advice. So I’m going to say what I have to say. And in the end what we came up with was pretty simple. Recently, quite a few political speeches have touted various conspiracy theories. I think that she gave a very good ceremonial speech, and here are the reasons why: 1. nashville But, like all good organizations we needed the right mission to guide us. And of course I hope that I will never retire. dream We got the smart bank up here. I wanted to tell you that the way I look is a country girls idea of glamour. Next “Tips” speech … Barack Obama's Commencement. They are as proud of you as they will probably ever be. Neutral Fans: (0) Side A Comment. All rights reserved. Managing Editor - Jacob Timmons But there is no fire in your gut to put everything forth to over come all the obstacles. I was listing to your names. DollyFan - 5/21/09 @ 8:13 … Print Article. Maybe it was because I dreamed to much about music. 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Former Boston Celtics player Larry Bird, left, and director Steven Spielberg are both seen receiving honorary degrees from Boston University during graduation proceedings, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Boston. governor Did you ever notice that there are a whole lot of people that do things just well enough to get by? Join Side B 0 fans. You know several years ago I created the Dollywood foundation. I’d like to believe that there is a brain beneath all this hair. Dolly delivered the commencement speech for the 2009 graduating class at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, infusing it with some of her famous humor. And I never dreamed, never ever ever dreamed that I would be a commencement speaker. Which commencement speech impressed you more? Now the night I graduated from Sevier County High School. Because you work hard to pay the price to make sure that they come true. Or maybe I was paying to much attention to the boys. © Copyright Resize Text. - Dolly Parton Productions, All Rights Reserved. I have shown this to my students several times; most of them like the speech and some do not. But, what has worked for me may not work for you. Debate Leaders. For some reason, I just remembered Dolly Parton's 2009 commencement speech at the University of Tennessee. And of course that was one of the reasons I wanted to work with the Imagination Library. town, @2020 VoiceTube Corporation. If you're still having trouble, follow these steps to sign in. And they’d say oh she’s just trash. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc.All rights reserved. And I want people to just walk all around me and say oh just look at her. DeVry University, 2010. I’d see her and I would say oh she’s just so pretty.