2013 OSCARS: MATT McCONAUGHEY THANKS GOD AFTER WINNING BEST ACTOR

"Year: 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Category: Actor in a Leading Role

Film Title: Dallas Buyers Club

Winner: Matthew McConaughey

Presenter: Jennifer Lawrence

Date & Venue: March 2, 2014; Dolby Theatre

"There's a few things, about three things, to my account that I need each day. One of 'em is something to look up to. Another is something to look forward to. And another is someone to chase. Now, first off, I want to thank God, 'cause that's who I look up to. He has graced my life with opportunities that I know are not of my hand or any other human hand. He has shown me that it's a scientific fact that gratitude reciprocates. In the words of the late Charlie Laughton*, who said, "When you've got God, you've got a friend. And that friend is you."..."

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