I hate rude behavior in a man,' he explained in his quiet, unassuming drawl. 'I won't tolerate it. … - Larry McMurtry

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I was on the playground all night. I ain't never go to parties or nothing. I'd get out of school at 3 and be out there playing until one in the morning with one streetlight. For real.

Larry McMurtry

I hate rude behavior in a man,' he explained in his quiet, unassuming drawl. 'I won't tolerate it. ' He politely tipped his hat, and rode away.

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