A true original, Texas-born and bred actor Matthew McConaughey stood out in Hollywood for his down-to earth optimism and his fun-loving lifestyle, embodied by his signature catch phrase “just keep livin’.” But McConaughey’s laid-back persona was deceiving, as he was one of the most focused and hard-working of the emerging young actors of the 1990s – in addition to possessing a naturally compelling screen presence. His southern “aw-shucks” charm was popular in romantic comedies, he brought a real-life passion for risk and physicality to adventure films, and he lent expressive features and a