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- Matthew McConaughey exiled himself from Hollywood and spent 22 days without electricity in Peru.
- He adopted the name Mateo during the retreat, meeting locals who knew only Mateo, which reaffirmed his identity.
- He called the first 12 days wonky, saying the rest were enlightening.
- He turned down a $14.5 million rom-com offer, moved his family to Texas, and said he might become a wildlife guide, teacher, or conductor.
