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Another Reason Why Samuel L. Jackson Rules
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Jen Chung
Published Sep 18, 2003
Modified Mar 6, 2008
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"I come from the theater. I believe in talent. So, no, I don't see Paris Hilton going anywhere in Hollywood." - Samuel L. Jackson to E! Online. From your lips to God's ears, Sam, from your lips to God's ears.
And speaking of Samuel L. Jackson, a new Kangol store opened on the Upper West Side, next to the at around 190 or 194 Columbus Avenue. Gothamist was momentarily tempted to buy a Kangol cap, but then we were flummoxed as to whether we truly were Kangol material or if Samuel L. Jackson's coolness was making us reach too high. We'll take a poll at the Happy Hour tonight.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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