Dolly Parton recalled the night she graduated from Sevier County High School in 1964, when each student was asked to stand up and share their plans. She stood up and announced she was going to Nashville to become a star, and the whole auditorium erupted in laughter. But the embarrassment never shook her from her dreams. She told the University of Tennessee graduates that there is a crucial difference between dreams and wishes — dreams carry the fire and conviction to make things happen, while wishes are just passive hope. She urged them to dream boldly and never blame others if their dreams don't come true.