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The Burden of Unnecessary Conversations
Ernest
Yeah, I can't blame you for keeping quiet. Hard to get a word in edgewise with those three.
Dusty
Yes, sir.
Ernest
People talk too damn much for my taste. Yapping about this or that, when he ought to be eating, working, or sleeping. We know Harley was out late last night. We know she was a little slow on her ride. I mean, that's no front page news! So why talk about it?
Dusty
I guess I see what you're saying.
Ernest
You GUESS? NEVER guess. I mean, you got to KNOW what you're doing! Otherwise, you leave yourself wide open to suggestion. And that, to my mind is the problem with this whole damn country.
Ernest
Everybody's open to suggestion! Hmph!
Ernest
Well. You coming, or you just going to sit there?
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Unspoken Gratitude Between Two Musicians
Lula
If it wasn't for me, you would probably still be singing in some run-down rat hole for a bunch of fat cowgirls from Iowa.
Dusty
Yeah, and if it wasn't for me, you would probably be a waitress there.
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The Search for Answers in Life
Earl
You know, Grandma Ivy. In all the years, I've known you I don't think you've ever answered a question directly.
Ivy
There are no answers. Only the search.
Earl
Yeah...
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Connection Through Trees and Roots
Dusty
Man, I should've known you'd find me. How'd you do it?
Earl
Oh, something to do with trees and roots. You wouldn't believe me if I told you.
Dusty
Grandma Ivy.
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A New Face in Town
Waitress
Hey you.
[''to Dusty, who has just walked in clean-shaven and with a haircut'']
Dusty
Hello.
[''guarded... thinking he's been found'']
Waitress
Haven't seen you around before.
Waitress
You new?
Dusty
Yeah.
Dusty
Brand new.
Waitress
Well, welcome.
Dusty
Well, thanks.
[''smiles'']
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Perception of Worth in Unexpected Places
Ernest Tucker
The funny thing about that little white speck on the top of chicken shit. That little white speck is chicken shit too.
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Roots and Growth in Relationships
Ivy
Well, sometimes the tree grows too fast and the roots don't develop. And sometimes you have to chop off the top of that tree to let the roots catch up.
Earl
But do you know where he's at?
Ivy
No, but I expect if you follow the roots, you'll find him.
Earl
Grandma Ivy, in all the years, I've known you I've never heard you answer a question directly.
Ivy
There are no answers. Only the search.
Earl
Yup, whatever that means.
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Seeking a Sense of Place
Lula
Earl, what are you doing?
[''Earl is learning against the back of Dusty's tour bus, breathing in the exhaust fumes'']
Earl
Just trying to feel like I was back in California.
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A Decision to Take a Walk
Earl
What are you gonna do?
Dusty
I'm gonna take me a little walk.
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