Matthew McConaughey is one of those rare Hollywood luminaries who doesn’t seek the spotlight, but it always seems to be on him anyway. Living in… [Read More]The post Pursuitist Exclusive: Behind The Wheel With Matthew McConaughey appeared first on Pursuitist.

Matthew McConaughey is one of those rare Hollywood luminaries who doesn’t seek the spotlight, but it always seems to be on him anyway. Living in Austin, Texas where he studied law at the University of Texas before deciding to become an actor, he eschews the traditional trappings of a life in film, choosing instead to spend time off the set in his home state with family and friends.An Academy Award winning actor for his courageous performance in Dallas Buyer’s Club, McConaughey avoids typecasting having played leading and supporting roles in comedies, dramas, horror films, period pieces and sci-fi epics. His turn as detective Rustin Cohle in HBO’s True Detective added to his acclaim, earning him best actor nominations from both the Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globes.His most recent starring role has been as a spokesperson for Lincoln Motor Company, which, along with the introduction of the very capable MKC, has helped the car company significantly increase its sales in the past year, something he takes great pride in.I caught up with Matthew at his annual fundraising event, Mack, Jack & McConaughey at the Austin City Limits Theater and he shared a few thoughts with me about cars, his...