# Linda Perry Recalls Dolly Parton’s Hilarious First Impression of Her: “You’re Weird, but I Like Weird”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/linda-perry-recalls-dolly-partons-hilarious-first-impression-of-her-youre-weird-but-i-like-weird/
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T20:22:50+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/linda-perry-recalls-dolly-partons-hilarious-first-impression-of-her-youre-weird-but-i-like-weird/
- Topics: Americas, Offbeat, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Parton called Perry weird, then said she liked weird.
- The pair became friends while working on *Dumplin’*.
- Parton later recorded Perry’s “What’s Up?” for *Rockstar*.

## Summary

Linda Perry recalled Dolly Parton’s playful first impression of her when they met while writing music for the 2018 film *Dumplin’*. Parton called Perry “weird” but added that she liked weird, and the exchange marked the beginning of a close friendship.

Perry described Parton as exceptionally kind and humble, and spoke about their later collaboration on Parton’s 2023 album *Rockstar*. Parton recorded Perry’s 1993 song “What’s Up?” and invited her to appear in its video, including a scene in a bathtub in a library. Perry said the song’s continued appeal comes from its relatable questioning of what is happening in the world.

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