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“I love Los Angeles, and it's been very good to me, but if everyone is running around telling the stories, who's living them? 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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Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey is an accomplished American actor, born on November 4, 1969. Renowned for his versatility and acting prowess, he has won the Academy Award for Best Actor. more

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