There are no rules. And if it comes down to me versus that weed I’m trying to pull out of the ground that doesn’t want to come out? I know I’ll win.
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEYThe challenge for me as an actor is if you become a celebrity, you don’t meet strangers anymore. And strangers are where we have our anonymity. And I believe it’s essential for the soul to be anonymous, especially if you’re going to be an actor.
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Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.
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My whole family are hams. They’re storytellers and everyone outdoes the next one.
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Any artist, the work you do, if it’s a painting or if it’s a performance.
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Kids will remind you that, even though you’ve gone down a road 100 times, it’s brand new for them – and that’s healthy.
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Absolutely not. I have no problem with commitment. In fact, I love having someone in my life.
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I’ve read a lot of really great characters in some really crappy stories, where I said, like, ‘Boy I could shine here, but the story sucks.’ I don’t want to be part of that.
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You don’t play characters that are celebrities – you play guys who know what to do when their septic tank’s blocked.
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The challenge for me as an actor is if you become a celebrity, you don’t meet strangers anymore. And strangers are where we have our anonymity. And I believe it’s essential for the soul to be anonymous, especially if you’re going to be an actor.
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There aren’t many things that are universally cool, and it’s cool not to litter. I’d never do it.
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When I’m surfing, I’m sure not thinking about the paparazzi. I guess if they start getting on floaties and coming out there in the water, then I might be a little upset.
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I say to the paparazzi, ‘Fellas, take your shot and go.’ It’s just they usually find me on a beach.
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My wife and I don’t compete. We know each other’s preferences, and we work to provide those for each other. One will take over when the other is faced with something he or she dislikes. That’s what friends do.
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Africa is probably one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.
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I was – my big thing was I went to put super unleaded in my truck for the first time.
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I like a good pair of jeans, but I also like putting on a nice tux.
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