Good golly! Dolly Parton is 62 today...

Is there anyone else on Earth like Dolly Parton?

She's today's birthday girl and there are so many reasons why we love her. First of all, there's that wonderful voice and all the beautiful songs she has written. Sure, the hair and the boobs are attention-getting, but what I like is that there is great substance behind the glamour. She's still winning Grammys and her songbook ("Coat of Many Colors," "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You" etc.) is filled with gems.

Then, of course, there are the movies. She hasn't made many but the few she has done, the gays love: "9 to 5" with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin..."Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" with Burt Reynolds...and best of all, "Steel Magnolias" with Sally, Julia, Shirley, Olympia and Darryl. Her classic line from "Magnolias" was to Darryl Hannah: "It takes a lot of effort to look this way."

And finally, there is the agelessness of Dolly. I was looking at this picture of her with Cher from the late 70s and was amazed at how Dolly looks even younger today! It must be awesome skincare products and staying out of the sun.

What?!!!

Are you saying Dolly has had a little nip and nick here and there and everywhere? Well, who cares! She is da bomb.

Keep on truckin' Dolly!