Let me tell you something about being the kid of Hollywood royalty—specifically, Matthew McConaughey. If your dad is the legendary actor himself, you’re bound to run into some interesting characters now and then. But when one of those characters happens to be Moondog, the free-spirited, beach-loving protagonist from The Beach Bum, well, that’s a story worth sharing.

Matthew McConaughey, at 49 years old, attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Beach Bum on March 28, 2019. In this film, he plays Moondog, a character who lives life on his own terms, much like Jeff Bridges’ iconic role in The Big Lebowski. Now, you might wonder: could Matthew ever live like Moondog? Could he give up his responsibilities and just float through life with a carefree attitude? Let’s dive into what the actor had to say about it.

Could Matthew McConaughey Live Like Moondog?

When asked if he could ever see himself adopting the Moondog lifestyle, McConaughey was quick to clarify. “No. It’s not something that could fit me for as a full-on lifestyle,” he explained. “I can understand going like this and going like, ‘Hey, I’m gonna go be this guy for two months and that’s going to be a vacation,’ which it was. But no, I’ve got too much, I like responsibility too much. I’m conscientious.”

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He continued, “I’ve always wanted to be a father, I’ve got kids, I’m ambitious, I’ve got plans. I love to plan things, I love to go out and accomplish stuff too much, you know what I mean? So no, Moondog doesn’t think that way.”

Moondog and the McConaughey Kids

But here’s the thing: while Matthew himself wouldn’t trade his responsibilities for a life of beachside bliss, his kids—Levi, 10, Vida, 9, and Livingston, 6, whom he shares with wife Camila Alves—don’t seem to mind having Moondog around. In fact, they absolutely love it. “They loved it! And plus, I mean Moondog… with my kids I’m coming home and I’ve been playing Moondog all day. I’m pretty fun to be around when I’m getting home,” he said.

“Moondog and then Kenny Wells in Gold. I think my kids like those two characters the most ‘cause I was ‘Yes’ to everything. Milkshakes for breakfast, pizza for breakfast, yes, anytime it’s a good time, yes, you can stay up later.”