Matthew McConaughey: The Advocate Interview

Brandon Voss has a very candid conversation with Matthew McConaughey for The Advocate and asks the hunky star all the questions we want answered.

I think it’s my favorite interview with McConaughey ever.

Here are some excerpts:

On stripping for the upcoming film Magic Mike in which he plays a strip club owner named Dallas: At first it was scary as hell, but then it became like a drug, and I couldn’t wait to do it again. Look, I love to dance, but I’ve never been a stripper. Channing [Tatum’s] one of the best hip-hop street dancers I’ve ever seen, and I didn’t want to challenge his style, so I worked on my own strengths. I also knew that my dance had to be the dirtiest. It had to be wonderfully filthy. … That’s all me up there. I don’t need a stunt ass.”

On who is the hottest stripper in Magic Mike: “Dallas, of course. [Laughs] Everybody was pretty damn ripped already, but boy, if you really want to get men in great shape, just tell them they’re going to play male strippers in a movie and have their shit onscreen for the rest of time. Vanity, baby.”

On if the gay community will enjoy Magic Mike: “Well, I would hope and reckon so. They should be pumped, and they should come out in droves, because they won’t be let down. I think they’ll come out more excited then they came in. I look forward to hearing the chatter of the gay community after they see it, including their answer to your question of who’s the hottest.”

On his gay fanbase: “It’s much appreciated. You know, I have some good friends of my own who happen to be gay, and when it comes to gay, straight, or whatever, I’m for anything life-affirmative. I’m for gay power, straight power, male power, female power; everybody should feel empowered without oppressing anyone who’s different. You know those World Cup banners about tolerance? I always thought that was one short. No, don’t just tolerate me. Understand and accept me.”

On being gay friendly: “I had an experience in college [University of Texas at Austin] when I befriended a kid who was from India. He was a bit of an outcast, but we were in a film class together. One night, after he’d had a few drinks, he made a half-pass at me. I went like, “Whoa, whoa, whoa,” and he freaked out. I think he thought I was going to be violent or something. I stopped him and said, “Hang on, I’m not gay, but I like you as a friend. I’m sorry if you misread my friendship, but I still want to be your friend.” He was crying, and I remember giving him a hug and saying, “Dude, it’s fine. Whatever raises your skirt, man.” He asked me not to tell anybody, and I said, “You got it.” I didn’t tell anybody, and we remained friends.