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We herded sheep on Brokeback one summer, said Ennis. He could hardly speak. Well, he said it was his place. I thought he meant to get drunk. Drink whiskey up there. He drank a lot. His folks still up in Lightnin Flat? Oh yeah. Theyll be there until t

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Alice: Im really glad I let you talk me into going for a bike ride. Its been years since Ive been on a bicycle. Sam: This is the only way to travel. You get to really see the scenery and enjoy the fresh air. Alice: Hey, watch out! You almost dropped