Matthew McConaughey Oscar acceptance speech

by Freddenver: Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey states his late father is in heaven dancing in underwear after winning an Oscar. He mentions his father preparing gumbo while dancing in underwear. Matthew McConaughey credits his father with teaching him what it means to be a man. Matthew McConaughey acknowledges his mother, who taught him and his two brothers to respect themselves. The speech references a mother present at the event. Matthew McConaughey dedicates the award to his wife Carmela and children Levi and Peter. Matthew McConaughey identifies Mr stone encourages him daily. Matthew McConaughey lists four people he wants to make proud: his wife, his two sons, and Mr stone. The speaker reflects on a conversation from fifteen years ago regarding his hero. Matthew McConaughey describes checking on his future self at age 15 when asked about his hero. He says he came back two weeks later and said it's me in 10 years.