Dolly Parton grew up in extreme poverty—her parents paid her doctor in cornmeal. She wore burlap dresses and a patchwork jacket, which her classmates made fun of. This jacket later inspired her song "Coat of Many Colors." After high school, she moved to Nashville and achieved worldwide fame. Despite her success, Parton never forgot her past and dedicated herself to philanthropy. She has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to help those in need: she donated 300 million books to children, supported fire victims, and funded the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. Her motto is: "If you have extra, help others."
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