"I think I’m a star to everybody but me," Parton, 78, said. "I always wanted to be famous, but nobody could have thought of the extent it became. I’ll see a whole wall of my pictures somewhere, and I’ll wonder ‘How did that happen?’ It’s more a joy than a surprise."

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In a new interview with Southern Living, Dolly Parton reflects on her career and the levels of success that she has achieved over the years. The 78-year-old country star – who has a birthday coming up on January 19 – remains modest about her fame,

Dolly Parton said she doesn’t view herself as a star, despite the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s global fame for several decades. Parton, turning 79 later this month, recently caught up with Southern Living for the magazine’s January/February cover story.