Β It was the kind of reverence you don’t hear much in Hollywood. Β Matthew McConaughey’s very humble acceptance speech after winning the Academy Award for Best Actor. Β He pointed out the beliefs and people that have helped him to strive to be the best he can be every day. Β And he’s alwasys chasing after his hero.
McConaughey won Best Actor for his performance in The Dallas Buyers Club. Β The Oscar is meant to honor his performance, but he pushed the spotlight off to his director, co-stars, family, wife, and kids. Β
But one of the most memorable moments of the speech cam when he gave some insight into how he’s grown as an actor. Β He told a story about someone in his past who had asked who his hero was. Β After some thought, McConaughey responded that his hero was himself, in ten years. Β Well that’s certainly an interesting take on a hero…
And since our Man on the Edge, Robert Wilder, is a hero to so many, he hit the streets to find out who your hero is…
