The Final Edit: Life Lessons from Loretta Lynn

Life Lessons from Loretta Lynn

If there was ever a rags-to-riches story, it’s Loretta Lynn’s. Her impoverished youth and rise to success were so inspiring that Coal Miner’s Daughter went on to win an Oscar for best picture. In her daily life, she’s still that backwoods country girl at heart. That’s why her presence and music have been encouraging and entertaining fans (and fellow artists alike), for decades. She’s received too many awards and accolades to count and continues to use her voice and reach to lift others. At the moment, that means focusing on raising funds for recent flood victims in Waverly/Humphrey’s County. Her heart’s always in the right place, and her words are gold. Here’s a bit of wisdom from the legend…

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We’ve all needed a little help along the way. That’s why whenever we can give it, we should.

2

I believe in horoscopes. I was born under the sign of the Ram, which means I'm headstrong and don't like people telling me what to do.

3

You’ve got to continue to grow, or you’re just like last night’s cornbread– stale and dry.

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No matter what, I stay unimpeachably authentic and true to my roots. If you’re looking at country, you’re looking at me!

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In the long run, you make your own luck– good, bad, or indifferent.

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I’ve been around a long time, and life still has a whole lot of surprises for me. I don't know what I'd do with myself if I retired. Wash dishes?

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