Show business is made up of disappointments, and it’s through life’s disappointments that you grow.
Meaning of the quote
Show business is full of things not going as planned. But when you face challenges in your life, that's how you become stronger and learn and grow as a person.
About Minnie Pearl
Minnie Pearl, the stage character of American comedian Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, was a staple at the Grand Ole Opry for over 50 years and a beloved figure on the TV show Hee Haw. She brought her signature look and witty, down-to-earth humor to audiences for decades, becoming a beloved part of country music history.
More quotes from Minnie Pearl
I knew about Elvis. Of course, everybody knew about him then.
American comedian and country singer
Show business is made up of disappointments, and it’s through life’s disappointments that you grow.
American comedian and country singer
When we got to the hotel, the Hawaiian Village, there were 500 screaming women there. The police were trying to keep the crowd back. It was very dangerous.
American comedian and country singer
The doctor must have put my pacemaker in wrong. Every time my husband kisses me, the garage door goes up.
American comedian and country singer
Elvis walked over and signed a few autographs over the fence. They were screaming. I had never seen this.
American comedian and country singer
Kissing a man with a beard is a lot like going to a picnic. You don’t mind going through a little bush to get there!
American comedian and country singer
God has a plan for all of us, but He expects us to do our share of the work.
American comedian and country singer
My husband was a pilot. He flew Elvis when Elvis first started making appearances around the country.
American comedian and country singer
Take the back roads instead of the highways.
American comedian and country singer
Colonel Parker asked Henry and me to come to Elvis’ suite and have breakfast. There were at least five policemen stationed up there. He was talking on the telephone.
American comedian and country singer
I can always remember that experience in Hawaii pleasantly on account of Elvis.
American comedian and country singer
They were taking pictures and everything. When we got down off the plane, the minute Elvis made his appearance at the door of the plane, the screaming got even worse.
American comedian and country singer
I’ve been with certain stars; some are caring and pay attention to their fans and to their fellow performers and some are too busy. Elvis never seemed too busy.
American comedian and country singer
We have boys now, and men, in the rock and roll business and all the show business, who have this reaction on women. They scream. They yell. They do all sorts of wild things.
American comedian and country singer
I think Elvis loved his fans – I think that’s why they loved him and still love him. Fans are very conscious and sensitive to the fact that performers love them.
American comedian and country singer
I think Elvis would be alive today, probably, if he had been allowed to mix and mingle with his fans. I think it was a great cross for him to bear that he couldn’t get out and be with his fans.
American comedian and country singer
Elvis said, Miss Minnie, do you think it would be out of order if I go up and speak to General Stewart? I’ve always been such a fan of his. So Elvis went up to speak to the Stewarts.
American comedian and country singer
Elvis couldn’t leave the hotel except under heavy guard. It was incredible how they went wild over him.
American comedian and country singer
It’s the most unglamourous glamour business in the world.
American comedian and country singer