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.
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEYStarting at about, I guess, forever, I’ve always looked forward to getting older. When I was 14, I couldn’t wait to be 16 and get a driver’s license.
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I think the discipline comes with turning that cellphone and Blackberry off and unplugging completely.
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Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.
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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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I’m for gay power, straight power, male power, female power; everybody should feel empowered without oppressing anyone who’s different.
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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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There’s two sorts of fear: one you embrace and one you should listen to and turn the other way.
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My number one thing? Don’t overleverage yourself.
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When I first starting making money, when I first made my first six-digits.
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I didn’t want anybody’s name on my backside. I personally don’t like to wear clothing that is named for somebody or has someone’s likeness all over it.
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I like quips. I like whiffs of cynicism and I think they can be witty. But I don’t really know where wittiness is constructive.
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I’m not arrogant enough to look back on my career and criticize my choices. It’s really not my place.
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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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I think I can keep a rhythm to a beat, but there are quite a few people who would argue with me.
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There’s a difference in thinking you are a champion and knowing that you are.
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I love good film, whether it’s an independent or studio film. The independent films, I think the good ones aren’t necessarily eccentric ones but they’re the more specific ones.
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