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I like to be directed, but when I'm flying and I'm on fire, I don't want someone coming and getting in my way just because they feel like they need to.

Matthew McConaughey

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