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I’m a fan of the word selfish. Self. Ish. When I say I have gotten a lot more self-ish, I mean I am less concerned with what people think of me. I’m not worried about how I’m perceived. Selfish has always gotten a bad rap. You should do for you.

Matthew McConaughey

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Matthew McConaughey
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: November 4
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