Minnie Pearl
Birthday:
October 25, 1912 in Centerville, Tennessee, USA
Birth Name:
Sarah Colley
Sarah Colley studied dramatics in Belmont College in Nashville, intending to be a serious actress, but while touring with an Atlanta company, she created the Minnie Pearl character that became her life's work. Her first Grand Old Opry appearance was on the radio show in 1940, followed by 27 years of touring. She was diagnosed with cancer in 19...
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Sarah Colley studied dramatics in Belmont College in Nashville, intending to be a serious actress, but while touring with an Atlanta company, she created the Minnie Pearl character that became her life's work. Her first Grand Old Opry appearance was on the radio show in 1940, followed by 27 years of touring. She was diagnosed with cancer in 1985, and recovered after a double mastectomy. A mild stroke in June 1991 forced her to give up performing. Show less «
Kissing a fella with a beard is like a picnic. You don't mind going through a little brush to get there.
Kissing a fella with a beard is like a picnic. You don't mind going through a little brush to get there.
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