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Dolly Parton Dishes About Her Daily Regimen: Donning High Heels and Rising Super Early

Dolly Parton is a real success story. She must be doing something right, wouldn't you say? The country music superstar, 79, is unveiling what she does every day. Her habits are not for everyone, but they sure do work for her! Per People, Parton talked about what she likes to do each day, adding plenty of smarts and sass. Her fans will find more about the fascinating "Jolene" singer in her brand new book, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage.

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Why Parton Gets up at 3 a.m.

She is industrious! Why wait until it's later? Per the outlet, she said, "Sometimes [I wake] earlier than that,That's when I do all my spiritual work, my prayers and my dreaming, my thinking, when all the energies of the world have kind of died down."

She continued, "I'm like my dad. And the older you get, the earlier you wake up, I've noticed that too. I don't want to miss nothing either. So I don't require a lot of sleep, I'm just one of those people that don't. It seems to work for a long time, and I don't see that changing. I'm an early bird."

High Heels at Home

Few of us would choose comfy footwear rather than heels when we are at home. But for Parton, they are a typical and necessary accessory. It sounds like mascara is a must, and so forth. She explained, "I'm short, I got to reach my cabinets! I like to put on a little makeup. I don't always wear the wigs, but I like to pull my hair up a little bit. Because I never know who's going to come by or if somebody has to come fix my refrigerator or whatever."

Concerns About Parton's Health

Fans have been worried about the singer lately. Per the outlet, she encountered a kidney stone issue in the autumn. Furthermore, she put off a Las Vegas residency until late next year. However, an unnamed source reassured the public.

That person said, "Dolly is getting better every day. She is at home taking care of herself while many friends and family visit her. In true Dolly spirit she has already started decorating for the holidays — her favorite time of year."