Synopsis
Matthew McConaughey reflects on how writing his memoir 'Greenlights' improved his authenticity as an actor. He believes the experience allowed him to trust himself more and revealed his true character, enhancing his performances.Key Takeaways
- Writing a memoir fosters self-honesty.
- Personal reflection can boost performance skills.
- Time away from acting can be valuable.
- Acting feels like a vacation for McConaughey.
- He enjoys the singular focus that performing provides.
Los Angeles, March 11 (NationPress) Hollywood icon Matthew McConaughey, who is making a comeback after a six-year break with the upcoming thriller 'The Rivals of Amziah King', shared that his memoir 'Greenlights', which debuted in October 2020, allowed him to trust himself more and be honest in his performances.
He remarked, "The memoir was incredibly candid and compelled me to be truthful with myself. It clarified thoughts that had lingered for 35 years. It helps you recognize your true self, Matthew. Accept that and move forward. Bravo!" as reported by variety.com.
He continued, "This experience fostered greater self-trust within me, as there was less to conceal about my identity. I had exposed it. Thus, it became simpler for me to be genuine as an actor."
Besides authoring his book, the 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor undertook voice roles and spent quality time with his family during his time away from the spotlight, valuing the break.
He expressed, “I required the opportunity to narrate my own story and guide it on the page.”
Upon returning to his craft, he quickly rediscovered his passion for acting, realizing it never felt burdensome, according to femalefirst.co.uk.
He shared, “I recalled a few important things. First, how much I genuinely love performing. Second, I remembered, hey, McConaughey, you’re quite talented at this. And lastly, I realized that acting is like a vacation for me. By vacation, I mean that when I’m performing, it’s my singular focus.”
“When I step out in the morning, my wife encourages me, ‘Go kick some... I’ve got the kids. We’re all set.’ That’s what I call a vacation. I’m not juggling multiple tasks. I’m wholly concentrated on uncovering the truth of my character.”
