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McConaughey Quit Weed After Janet Jackson Song Marathon
15 Aug
Summary
- Actor quit marijuana due to a song, Janet Jackson's 'That's the Way Love Goes'.
- He listened to the song 24 times consecutively, missing his own party.
- Potent weed led to the unusual and memorable experience for the actor.
Matthew McConaughey shared a unique anecdote about quitting marijuana, directly linking it to Janet Jackson's song "That's the Way Love Goes." The actor recounted an experience where particularly potent weed caused him to listen to the song an astonishing 24 times in a row. This prolonged listening session occurred on his way to his own birthday party.
By the time McConaughey finally arrived at the venue, the party had concluded, and everyone had departed. He attributed this peculiar event to the increasing potency of marijuana at the time. Despite the unusual circumstances, McConaughey expressed continued fondness for the song itself, even as he decided to stop smoking weed.
McConaughey also discussed his method of preparing for acting roles, which involves creating music playlists that reflect the character's potential listening habits. He credited director Richard Linklater for introducing him to this technique on the set of "Dazed & Confused," where actors received mixtapes to help them embody their characters.
