Samuel L. Jackson – No Such Thing As Luck

Samuel L. Jackson is a hard-working actor who’s a consummate professional, icon, activist and role model. What most would perceive as luck, Jackson instead attributes his success to preparation meeting opportunity. He’s not one to stand in his own way. He believes in taking a stand on important issues and becoming part of something greater than yourself.

As a child, Samuel struggled with stuttering and fought substance use disorder as a teenager. He felt his addictions throughout life were a direct result of genetics and environmental components. They affected him psychologically. Despite his afflictions, Samuel realizes the importance of sobriety in order to have a meaningful life.

This piece won “Best of Show” from the Art League of Daytona for their Figuratively Speaking Exhibition:  June 8 – July 6, 2025