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But, Parton admits she does have to watch herself and go on a diet whenever a big project comes around because, \"I'm [5 feet, 1 inch] without my shoes and my hair, but I'm [6 feet, 7 inches] with 'em!\"

Parton also hilariously confessed that her three greatest weaknesses are \"men, sex and food. And not necessarily in that order!\"

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