An Open Apology To Dolly Parton
Dear Dolly,
I’ll be honest. I used to think you were a bimbo. I used to think you flaunted your big boobs, teased hair, tiny waist, and your syrupy-sweet southern accent to sell yourself and your brand as a country singer. Granted, I was raised in the Midwest and lived as an adult for many years in the Northeast. I didn’t get you, much less the South.
For example, I’d heard about your origins as a poor girl from the hills of East Tennessee, and when I learned you’d created a theme park in your native Sevier County I rolled my eyes. “Really, a theme park?” I thought. “As if rollercoasters will really help the people of rural Appalachia. Why not create something truly useful to give back to your community, like a library.”
Oh.
You have created a library, actually, and possibly in a bigger and more magical way than any brick structure filled with books could. And this is where my understanding of who you are really began to shift.
When I moved to Knoxville eight years ago I received a welcome letter from “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.” It informed me that Dolly’s vision was to foster a love of reading among preschool children by mailing a specially selected book each month directly to any child under the age of 5. You had expanded it from Sevier County to my county, and if I had a preschool age child, it said, all I needed to do was sign her up and she would begin receiving books each month.
My daughter was not quite two then, and I can still see how her face lit up each time we pulled a book addressed to her out the mailbox every month. Several of them became her early childhood favorites, and are stored away should she have children of her own some day.
As a writer and editor, I’m a book hound and made sure my daughter has been exposed to reading at every turn. But you know better than anyone that not all kids have that privilege. I can’t imagine what a magical gift receiving a book every month must be for kids whose parents can’t afford to buy them or who don’t have easy access to a library. I quickly came to see the genius of your Imagination Library literacy program, and how you were making a difference in so many ways I never realized.
Your father was illiterate, which fueled your literacy passion. Now the Dolly Parton Imagination Library just surpassed gifting one million books to participating children around the world each month. To celebrate, your Dollywood Foundation randomly selected one of those children to receive a $30,000 college scholarship. Two-year-old Evey, from Conway, Arkansas, has no idea yet how fortunate she is, but her parents surely do.
But what finally brings me to this overdue apology is how I’ve seen you respond to the devastating wildfires that swept through your hometown communities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. At least 14 vibrant lives were taken tragically too soon, and thousands of buildings and homes were damaged or destroyed.
You made a public statement saying that you were heartbroken, while also expressing deep gratitude to the firefighters who protected Dollywood and evacuated everyone staying there to safety. Dollywood is the place I once dismissed, but now know is the largest employer in Sevier County and is the largest ticketed tourist attraction in Tennessee, hosting over 3 million guests a season. East Tennessee will count on that tourism to rebuild.
With the humble generosity and graciousness I’m learning is signature Dolly Parton, you’re not only planning a telethon to raise funds for the fire victims, but you’ve also created the My People Fund to provide, as you say, a “hand up to all those families who have lost everything in the fires.”
Those struggling families—and there are hundreds of them—will receive, thanks to you, $1,000 a month for 6 months. Countless stories detail how these families escaped with literally minutes to spare, and with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. And with each story, there’s a strong undercurrent of hope about how strangers helped one another and how this region is “mountain strong.” Your generosity both reflects and inspires this region’s spirit and resiliency.
Tonight, my daughter, who is now 9 and also loves to sing and act, has been using face paint to dress up as one of the DC comic heroines she and her friends admire. When she finished, she asked, “Hmmm, what other Superhero girl do I admire?”
I sat down next to her and said, “Let me tell you about Dolly.” In fact, I hope to take her to a Christmas show at Dollywood during this season of gratitude, and I’ll be making a donation to your My People Fund. I can’t imagine a more inspiring place to be, or a better way to support an amazing example of what it looks like to make the world a stronger place, starting with your own sweet community.
Dolly, I’m sorry I didn’t get you sooner—and I thank you for all you are, and all that you do.
Your biggest new fan,
Amy Rawe
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Read a Q&A with Amy about this post: An “Open Apology” Gone Viral
WBIR interview: Writer publishes heartfelt apology, thank you to Dolly Parton
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Being from the south I always knew who Dolly was from an early age. I have always thought of her as a genuine person. God Bless you Dolly and all those affected by the fires. Merry Christmas
I’m a Northeast person. Took me a while to understand Dolly Parton- a few talk shows- then listening to her songs- then realizing what she had written. Later learning what she doe for people—-She is unique,generous,loving,talented—a good person—
Amy,
Obviously you can’t please everyone all of the time. Its ironic that there are those judging you for nudging Dolly- and now I am judging them for judging you for judging… It is the human condition.
I’ve always liked Dolly and have loved West Virginia, Tennessee and all of Appalachia since I first visited as a child. The movie about Lorretta Lynn– Coal Miner’s Daughter –is a good one to get an idea of some of the Appalachian history of the people, a difficult history of coal mining and hard and difficult work.
I appreciate your article because it highlights many things that Dolly has done that those outside of Appalachia may not realize. I also appreciate your honesty of how you judged someone erroneously and your public apology.
It is easy to be critical– of larger than life public entertainers and lowly blog writers. Thank you for taking the time to share your journey towards understanding. May we all learn to be more tolerant.
From an “older Midwestern woman.”
Well Dang you made me cry and I didn’t want to like you, because you were bad-mouthing Dolly from the get go, but Dang girl, you made me cry! Dolly is truly one of those Angels on Earth who hates me saying that, but she sure enough is. I admire her “smart as a Fox” business skills, but it is her True Love of God heart, that sold me years ago. She is a Country Music Icon but a real Superhero to folks, especially those in her hometown of Tennessee. Good for you Hon on your public apology and welcome to “the kinder side”.
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The world needs more Dolly Partons–she gets it. People need a help up–not a hand out. A job. A tradition. A hand. Thank you Dolly for being you.
Love this! I’m ready to move to the South.
I’m thinking you don’t quite understand the purpose behind an apology. Especially a public one. Now who is being judgmental.
LilRed, was this intended for me? I just stated that I loved the post and am ready to move South. Perhaps you meant to reply to the poster below me?
Wow
This is a terrible apology!
So you judge this woman superficially because she’s pretty from the south and doesn’t seem to support the things you think are important, while simultaneously knowing nothing about her. Then because you happened upon some information letting you know she has all along supported what you believe to be important you feel you must apologize, because clearly she’s okay and been okay.
Just wow, what a terrible person you appear to be. Then again I don’t know you so I can’t judge, but wow this is rough.
Wow..you say say you can’t judge, but your comment is filled with judgment. At least Amy, the writer of this article, admitted her judgment and made a sincere apology and informed more people about the wonderful things the Dolly Parton does for the world. Dolly has endured endless ridicule in her career and I’m sure at times, despite her faith, it has made her feel not so “okay”. I’m sure if Dolly were to read this she would be truly touched. You need to understand that asking for forgiveness and admitting your fault benefits both sides. This is a heart matter….maybe you should understand more and judge less.
I think that’s actually the definition of an apology….to realize one self was incorrect and they want to acknowledge and fix it.
You’re an idiot. Stop writing comments, you embarrass yourself. Ignorant and judgmental…this is not only an apology, but a public advertisement for those who do good things in their community despite ridicule.
We all judge books by their cover. I’m sure you do the same for people like the Kardashian/Jenner family. I’m not comparing them to Dolly, just pointing out hypocrisy. Her apology is wonderful and her heart is warmed. I hope yours can too. Dolly would want you to spread love, not hate. ❤️
This so call terrible person you yourself cant seem to forgive, has humbled herself to apologize to someone who doesnt even know her. That is maturity and consideration. It takes a sincere and honest person to admit being wrong. I commend her and wish her peace in her heart for such a courageous act.
lets see if you have forgiveness in your heart….Be well!
Definition of Apologize: to express regret for having done or said something wrong. Djinn, you need to go back to school and educate yourself as well as learn some manners. What you did was disrespectful to Amy. This is a blog, her blog, therefore she can say whatever she wants. She apologized based on facts as she saw them and admitted her wrong judgement of Dolly. Her heart and mind are in the right place. Yours is not. Shame on YOU! Dolly is larger than life yet humble, sincere and has a heart of gold that shows in her daily life. Get off your high horse! You seem like an angry, judgemental person who is only satisfied when putting others down. Stop!
WELL DONE AMY! APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE! I wouldn’t put it past Dolly to thank you personally and not judge you at all.
Dolly always been a fan…and think you have been a quiet supporter of the little guys….one more reason to love you
I think it’s great that you’ve written an apology to Dolly Parton. But I think the real message here is don’t be quick to judge others that you don’t know.
Great story. Now perhaps there are other prejudices against those you have a deep misunderstanding of/indoctrination against that you may realize were totally wrong.
She “IS” a coat of many colors. Her laughter is contagious, her love is genuine.
People I’ve met on line ask if we really sound like Dolly, I tell them yes we do. She’s not afraid to tell I f her roots in East Tennessee.
My son has admired her since he was a kid. He read h ER book and we took it to opening day at Dollywood, we were standing outside Red’s, people around us said she would never stop and sign his book, BUT guess what she did.
He works at ETCH, now and wishes she could visit.
Thank you Dolly Parton
Although we have never met, Dolly Parton is one of my cousins. One of our great grand’s 4th or 5th were brothers. I am named after Margaret Owens. I am proud to call this woman my cousin
Being a life long resident of South Carolina, I understand everything Dolly, so to speak. My husband and I always spent our vacations at the beach, like everyone else. But then a friend told me of Pigeon Forge and Dollywood. At the time, we had 2 children, Shelley, 4 and Tyler, 5 months, and wanted something different. We went to Dollywood the first afternoon we got there because we found out if you go after 3pm, you get to go back the next day free. We could not contain the enthusiasm of our daughter to wait until the next day so we went. It was the greatest thing we did. It takes a good day and a half to cover everything, But that wasn’t why we kept going back year after year. It wasn’t the rides, the shows, the food, but the people. Everyone there, employed by Dollywood, was happy to be there. Their happiness, attitude and gratitude overflowed. Very much unlike other amusement parks we had visited. Where people acted as if it was just a job and they had to work there or the only job they could find. The employees of Dollywood love their jobs. They greet you as you are walking, when you enter a shop, when you order food, when you get on a ride, and always with a true smile on their faces. It truly impressed me and made a lasting impression on me and my family. I have been an “advocate” of Dollywood for the past 30 years, as the most magical place on earth, to anyone who is looking for something to do. Now after those 30 years, we are still taking trips to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg areas. Now it is with our adult children and two grand angels. I expressed a lot about the people of Dollywood, but the attitude of just the people in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg are the same. We love it.
Sorry this is so long but when you are truly adamant about something, you want to bring others to your world.
I received a letter a few years ago, before I adopted my foster children, giving all my kids free passes for Dollywood! If I remember correctly, she does this once a year, every year. Amazing lady…
Thank you for sharing your story!
Obviously the person who thought this about Dolly Parton never really knew the real Dolly at all because she has always been there for people.
Self serving article. Nothing more.
Reading this reminds me of my own experiences, being from Upstate SC, meeting people from outside the South who immediately judged and looked down upon southerners, especially those from close to Appalachia. People who had never even been to SC or the mountains to have a clue what it was all about.
One would think the author, as a writer and editor, would be more open-minded and educated about people and not so quick to judge. So there’s a part of me that wants to applaud her for writing this apology, but the other part thinks Dolly doesn’t need her apology. It is a bit self-serving. Dolly is super secure in herself. She has “done her own thing” her entire career and is incredibly successful at it. And has dedicated her life to helping others at the same time.
I grew up watching Dolly and Porter Waggoner as a country singing duo and then saw her go solo. I lived in Macon, Ga. I watched her success and as I had 2 young children at the time it wasn’t a question of Disneyland or Dollywood. I like many others have heard of her generosity and wonderful heart. She’s a mentor to others and a sincere person. Last year the movie with Jennifer Nettles in Coat of Many Colors truly was an amazing story about Dolly as a child. Thank you for sharing your apology and I guess in truth “I’ll always love her for being such an inspiration to so many of us across the US who may have grew up in low economic areas but we had a lot of love!”
I’ve always loved Dolly even though I wasn’t a country music fan. She taught me what self-deprecating humor is and showed how to do it unashamedly. Actually, she showed me how to be oneself, unashamedly, and to appreciate honesty. I didn’t even know about her library–and I’m a librarian.
What touched me most in this article is your ability to be dignified while being thoroughly humble and apologetic. Beautifully done.
Dolly is ,with out a doubt, the most important entertainer today, in terms of all she has done for her home county and East Tennessee . I don’t know another person from any field – business , sports , music , acting – who has been so generous with time and money to contribute and promote education, health and local economy
than Dolly. She is truly deserving of our respect and admiration .
I was raised in Pittsburgh, PA, but my Momma was from North Carolina. I spent summers in the South, and was known to my Grandparents’ friends as one of the “little Yankee” grandchildren. I tell people I am “Yankee by birth, Rebel by choice” Momma raised me to listen to country music, and Dolly Parton has always been one of my favorites. Her generosity, talent, hard work, and beautiful voice, and her laugh (one of the things I adore most about her) should be an inspiration to all of us. How much nicer this world would be with more people like her! It is sad the devastation of what happened. The loss. With lots of prayers, in time Tennessee will heal, rebuild, and hopefully what will be remembered are the good things that will come out of it, like the kind words in your apology letter. I wish you and yours, as well as everyone out there a beautiful, and very Merry Christmas. God Bless.
Being born/raised from the South, I always knew OF Dolly but one day I saw her on the Oprah show where she was talking about her upbringing and her rise to fame and then she made a statement that changed my way of thinking about her and opened my eyes to her generosity…she said ‘As long as I have a dime, my parents have a nickel’ – a true testament of a giver’s heart…
It’s okay, Ms. Rawe, you are forgiven. We southern ladies with our “aw, shucks” countenances and our syrupy sweet drawls are often underestimated. But we are a FORCE. We just do it with such grace and humility that we seem too good to be true. But we ain’t.
What a wonderful and sincere apology Amy Rawe has made to Dolly Parton. Of all the iconic figures in the world, I have to admit that Dolly Parton is the one and only famous person I’ve ever had a secret desire to meet. I would give anything to be sitting in a rocking chair, on the front porch of a cabin, listening to the birds sing, and enjoying a cold ice tea with Dolly Parton. At age 72, I don’t have a bucket list because I have never had the finances to travel and do wonderful things; but, if I did, sharing time with Dolly would be at the very top of my bucket list! 🙂
Let’s see… You got applause… You got Judgy McJudgerson being appalled at your human nature, and from me you will get the following:
I am from the South, I make judgments of people I know nothing about based solely off the first impression I get. I make a concerted effort not to allow those to color my future interactions with them in the event that they are negative. However, I am human, and I bugger it up. Totally get how you wouldn’t understand her considering where you were raised, no biggie, I judge Yankees (lol) for their unfortunate geographical rearing. So happy you got the chance to see the glory of the south! Tennessee is amazeballs! I am an Arky, but hey we all can’t be that blessed. So happy you were open to allowing your first impression to be changed rather than be a Judgy McJudgerson.
We lurve the Dolly down here! We don’t plan on giving her up, BUT I am pretty sure she doesn’t wanna leave too!
I will take this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude for the author showing a great deal of humility, growth and open-mindedness. I think the most important message (and I think Dolly herself would have recognized and focused on this) I gathered from this article was one of the real human basic condition. What I’m saying is we can still make life as we know it today so much better. As long as we are provided reminders, such as this article, there are still amazing people in the world like Dolly for her amazing acts of unselfish community support, and Amy for her ability to open her mind and heart to something that had been closed her entire life, then I think we can get to a place where we can coexist in peace and harmony.
People with great talent are hard to find. People with this talent and who love and care about other people are even harder to find. We have one of those rare souls in Dolly. We are blessed!
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How wonderful for some one to admit their mistake in misjudging some one . I have always loved Dolly. We share east Tn as home .. and also the Name Rebecca. … Dolly is a very beautiful person not only on the outside but on the inside as well..her heart is as big as those ..Smokey Mountains . .
Amy, I liked your post so much, I reblogged it. Have a great day!
Virginia
Both my husband and I went to Dollywood for our Anniversary this year, this was my husband’s first time and
We both acted like little kids and we are in our 40s’.. lol. We
Love Dolly and everything you does. She is very precious and has never been shy about her home or were she came from. I can relate to her poor childhood because I was poor as well and was bullied because of it. But Dolly was my inspiration and the love she has is priceless and she has a voice of a angel. Not to mention she looks like one no matter how she loves herself. We truly love you Dolly.
The Hornsbys
Laugh out loud. I’ve watched Ms. DOLLY Parton since the 1st time she stepped onto the stage on the Porter Wagner show. I’ve loved her more and more since then. She is a reamarkably smart lady. Great singer. Actress. But ALL SOUTHERN ! And like me she embraces it. It part of the fabric that IS DOLLY. Never underestimate her. She will meet and then beat your expectations.
Amy, your article was very well written. Great job. It takes a mature human being to realize their faults, admit it and take steps to improve. Good for you!! I wish more people would/could do that. What a better world it would be!
I know of a family who always buys season passes to Dollywood. Last year they were unable to use them. However, when they called to order them for this year, they were told, “Oh, I see you didn’t use them last year, so you don’t owe anything for this year’s.” Wow, just WOW!
That’s amazing…I mean, there’s customer service, and then there’s THIS. Wow.
I totally agree with this and love the lasting beauty of the person and heart made even more visible during recent tragic events. God bless her, you, and her efforts for making a heart-filling lasting difference.
Wow. This letter made me cry, too, at work! Your beautiful comments about Dolly are spot-on. How blessed we all are to have Dolly Parton. She’s gorgeous, kind and overwhelmingly generous and makes this world a better place. God bless you Amy Rawe and God bless Dolly Parton.
Dolly is a true Hero, Icon, Idol, *yea said Idol*, and she is a God fearing Christian. She loves her family ,her country and proves it by doing what great men and women do. She puts her actions to work, instead of kneeling on one knee…. She along with other great country music stars outshine any other stars as far as I am concerned. I watched her on Porter Waggoner show, and have been a fan ever since. She writes and sings from the heart, and has and will be one of Americas best loved heros. Thank You Dolly for your heart felt love you show every day to so many.
welcome to the club rawe—met dolly bout 40 year ago–in a shoneys –breakfast–knew her from the t v show she was on–porter Wagner show–loved her for her music — sitting next to her at the food counter —meeting her in person–i fell in love with the person–she is one in a million…
Sincere heartfelt tribute to a classy lady.
Too many people judge from afar. People think good and bad things about all kinds of people they don’t know. I’ve never met Dolly, but I can tell that she is an example of someone who came up the hard way, made it and knows how to give back. I would like to see CEO’s in this country do this kind of giving back to the people who made them money. There are some, but not enough.
Your story brought tears to my eyes! I grew up in the South, going to East TN a lot. Dollywood was one of my first theme parks!! Thank you for your words. I am truly glad you got to know the beauty of Dolly’s heart for her community and for all people, especially, children. Good bless you! After reading this, I am a fan of yours!
Dez
Thank you for sharing your story and being so truthful. Dolly has always been sincere and so loving for us here in TN and I think it would be the same anywhere.
Another northeast liberal “writer editor” has to eat her words because of her smug bias, ignorance of how the economy works, and general disdain for people who hold differing views than her own. Her intolerance toward others is the very blind spot she labels southern conservatives with. This apology rings hollow but maybe it will tell a cautionary tale to other liberals in the “media”.
I was fortunate to meet Dolly. she truly is an amazing person. she’s down to earth and very humble. I will forever remember that day. I’ve always looked up to her as a role model. my daughter loves her. I’m so proud to say that I’m from Tennessee and proud of my heratiage.
Thank you for your honesty. I apologize for the ones criticizing you which I’m sure you have grown accustomed to being a writer .
In all honesty, none of us are innocent in the fact that we have all judged either by someone’s appearance or position.
Merry Christmas! Let’s all continue to pray for our families that lost love ones in this awful fire. Thank you Dolly and all who are giving their time and money.
Welcome to the south, it’s just how we do things down here.
Dolly Parton is, and always will be, my favorite female singer. Saw her first perform w Porter Wagoner and fell in love. Don’t appreciate people who bad mouth her!! I am sure the apology was accepted, but don’t you think you should know about the person before you decide to judge them??
I truly love and admire Dolly Pardon. She makes me proud to be from East Tennessee. As a little girl, God was preparing Dolly for many great works. What a great example of kindness and love she became.
The theme park Dolly created in Sevier County created jobs for the people of Appalachia. Had that been all she did, it would have been enough.
Here is a great song about Dolly, I think it great anyway. https://youtu.be/l1M3yc3qpOM
Just listened to the “sweet dolly” song on YouTube. Gotta tell ya. It was kinda creepy. I understand he loves Dolly, but this came across as stalker creepy. Sorry.
Thank you for writing this, and Dolly is the Southern rule rather than the exception to the rule. What a wonderful thing it would be if YOU, using this as an example, and as a writer who reaches many people, would suggest that Americans use your example and allow themselves to give Mr. Trump a chance to show them the wonderful things he can accomplish for our country.
Merry Christmas.
Dito. Well said. Am tired of the stigma and stereotyping that Trump is getting.
Not true, everyone not even giving Trump a chance should do some research on people he didn’t know personally that he has helped & his charities.
Love, love Dolly long before this all happened with wildfires.
Ginny, I fail to see how Trump is involved. One, he isn’t being profiled of being any sort of stereotype. What ever opinion any one has of him good or bad is a result of his actions. Not because he looks like Chucky.
This article is about a woman judging another woman on appearance alone and assuming that she was a “bimbo” just because she has blonde hair and big boobs. Which doesn’t say much about the writer in the first place. Thou I am glad she has made the effort to learn more about the person to change her opinion of her. But to be honest, the article reads as if the writer never had moved to Knoxville, she never would be aware that Dolly Parton is a better person than her.
Seriously? How can anyone turn this article in to a political parallel? I would dare say there isnt a shred of Dolly Parton in the President Elect.
Yeah, forgive me for “stereotyping” a man as a misogynistic, racist, creep based on his own actual words where he bragged of sexual assault and said all Mexicans were rapists. The fact that someone as generous as Dolly Parton is even in the same sentence as this horrific man is an insult to Miss Parton.
-first of all Trump should never have been mentioned in this conversation. But go Trump. Can’t people leave their politics out of this, this is about people who has lost everything, and some have died. Cannot believe how WONDERFUL AND KIND DOLLY is, we need more like her. Thanks Dolly.
So not the same. Dolly is a kind, generous, and authentic individual of deep faith. The antithesis of the current President-elect.
Amen to that Carole Nichols!
I sit here, stunned at the link you just made between Dolly Parton and Donald Trump. I can’t think of a more unlikely pairing for goodness and value than the talented Ms Parton and the rapacious Trump. So far, not even in office yet, he has done his best to put in place people whose main purpose will be to destroy the things they have been named to protect. Another writer moans about the “stigma and stereotyping” Trump is getting. He is not GETTING it, he is DEMANDING it by his actions, his appointments and his blithe acceptance of his position as Executive Producer of a tacky TV show, thus making the presidency a part-time job. Ye reap what ye shall sew, indeed!
Wrong on all counts. Focus on the Trump positives instead of Obama negatives. The future is brighter with the imperfect Trump than at any time with the irascible self-contained Obama.
Why did you HAVE to go there and make it about POLITICS! This is about Dolly and people helping people; not politicians that say ANYTHING to get elected!
I’m shocked that most of the comments have the word Trump in them!! This is about a letter to DOLLY PARTON. Either comment on her, about her, to her or DON’T SAY ANYTHING.
What on Earth, by any logic, does this apology and beautiful sentiment have to do with Trump? Oh right! Nothing! Take that mess back over to FauxNews.
Why bring Trumo into this,OMG you can’t even have a conversation anymore
OMG this about Dolly don’t ruin it with all that Trump stuff
Well even tho this was not about President Trump people want to make it about him… well I love Dolly and I love President Trump.. Make America Great Again… he may have said things that were negative about women but can you honestly say you as a woman have never said anything negative about men. I think not… so until you ‘re completely perfect without fault don’t judge anyone else.. that is only for our Lord Jesus Christ to do… thank you and have a very merry Christmas… Celebrate our Lords Birth…
Oh just stop. He hasn’t been sworn in yet so the correct title is President Elect. And please stop trying to justify his undefended behavior. Let’s take this back to Dolly and use her as an example of what a good person looks like. She came from poverty, is a self made millionaire, has been married to the same man her whole adult life and quietly goes about the business of helping others. When the need is bigger she uses her celebrity to bring attention to cause. This woman is pure and selfless and has helped more people that you or I will ever know. Let’s focus on that. On how someone can do that much good while still somehow not letting her celebrity get in the way of the cause.