Larry Gatlin Thanks Matthew McConaughey for Putting His Addiction Story in Memoir
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The Gatlin Brothers star reveals he's the mystery cocaine addict who was mentioned by the 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor in his 2020 tell-all book 'Greenlights'.
Apr 17, 2021
Matthew McConaughey mentioned in his 2020 memoir, "
Greenlights".
The Oscar winner didn't name names as he shared an anecdote about a musician struggling with addiction during their time at the University of Texas, but Gatlin has now revealed he was the subject of football coach
Darrell Royal's reprimand while under the influence at a party.
"I remember the day, it was October something of 1984," Gatlin tells People. "Coach Royal and I were talking. We had hit it off right away. For me, he was one of those people that you meet, and you instantly don't have to explain anything to each other. We were at this Pro-Am party at this golf tournament, and Coach Royal caught me with white powder on my nose."