Samuel L. Jackson just shared a potentially controversial opinion about the Academy Awards. In a new interview clip published by the Associated Press, the Pulp Fiction star explained why he refutes the idea among many actors that it’s an honor to simply be nominated for an Oscar, even if you don’t win.

Samuel L. Jackson told the Associated Press in a recent interview that he does not consider it an honor to receive an Academy Award nomination. "It's an honor to win," he said. "You know, you get nominated,

For most actors, it’s just an honor to be nominated, but Samuel L. Jackson isn’t most actors. Jackson has starred in some of the most iconic films of all time, including “Goodfellas” (1990), “Jurassic Park” (1993) and “Pulp Fiction” (1994),