A resurfaced 1986 interview shows country legend Dolly Parton shutting down a reporter who asked about her breast measurements, telling him 'Up yours, buster.' The music titan has died at the age of 80, prompting heartfelt tributes from the likes of Taylor Swift, Eminem, Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Beyonce. Dolly's representatives have confirmed that she passed following a short battle with cancer.
Awkward Interview Moment
Back in 1986, the beloved singer did an Australian interview on Channel Nine's 60 Minutes, where she sat down with reporter Mike Munro to discuss her career. However, things took an awkward turn when he tried to get her to talk about her breasts.
Munro asked: "You've always been very protective about your measurements of your striking figure. Why have you always been [so private about that]?"
Dolly said that she didn't believe it was "necessary" for fans to know every detail about her, and that she didn't bother to share her measurements because they "go up and down". She admitted: "I'm actually not as big as people think 'cause I'm a tiny little person, and I'm small boned, and I'm just over exaggerated."
Dolly's Sharp Response
Dolly added: "You'd be amazed to know how tiny they really are," prompting Munro to try again to get Dolly to reveal her size. However, she laughed and hit back: "No you can't. Up yours, buster."
But Munro has revealed that Dolly did actually reveal her measurements to him; when the cameras were off. He has reflected fondly on their interview following her passing.
Reporter's Fond Reflection
He described her as a "legend" and "very special lady" who made him feel "relaxed" during his first big celebrity interview. He added: "When the cameras were turned off, she did tell me (her measurements)."
He explained that he felt comfortable asking her about it because she had been so open about discussing her figure. She had revealed that she had gotten breast augmentation during her career.
Family's Tribute
Dolly's death was announced by her family. Her nephew Brian Seaver said in a video: "Our family and the team she has entrusted with her legacy will work diligently to ensure her spirit will live with us forever. Dolly was a farmer, just like her Daddy. He farmed the soil; she farmed songs and happiness."
