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Matthew McConaughey Talks Staying Power of Signature 'Alright, Alright, Alright': 'A Compliment'

Matthew McConaughey still embraces his iconic 'Alright, alright, alright' phrase 30 years after he first uttered it in the cult classic 'Dazed and Confused.'

Unmistakably McConaughey in laid-back life-affirming spirit, the indelible catchphrase — the first words he ever said on camera — has had inimitable staying power. The scene, and the role in the Richard Linklater-directed film, jumpstarted his career, and McConaughey still feels fondly about the line. For more on our 50th Anniversary, check out our special digital issue, and pick up a star-studded copy of PEOPLE, on newsstands April 12.

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