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Jan 2021
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Ep125 - Matthew McConaughey | Greenlight...

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This episode is with Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, as he discusses "Greenlights", his new memoir filled with raucous stories, outlaw wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction. For more information about the book visit greenlights.com

Matthew McConaughey is an actor and producer, best known for his roles in movies such as Dazed and Confused, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Killer Joe, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Dallas Buyers Club, the latter of which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.


Moderated by Googler Alan Seales.

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