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KING: We're back. My man Anderson Cooper, host of "AC 360," has the exclusive details -- exclusive -- on how Paris became the phenomenon she is today. He'll be looking at Paris the businesswoman and self-made image maker. He's got the family history too. Also, an expert panel to discuss our interview, including "People" magazine's Jess Cagle, who was with Paris and her family the night she got out of jail.
So without further ado, we'll be turning the podium over to Anderson in just a couple of moments.
We have a quick vote on our Web site, cnn.com/larryking, asking, did the legal system treat Paris Hilton fairly? And the last check -- and they're still voting -- 63 percent said yes. They thought you were treated fairly.
We also have (inaudible) question, submitted by a self-described fan of Paris. Let's take a look and listen, and then get Paris' answer. Watch.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I was just wondering what you were planning to do to help others since you've been released from jail, and I was also wondering what message you would like to send to other people who might make the decision to drink and drive?
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HILTON: That's something I was actually thinking a lot about in jail. I feel like, you know, being in the spotlight, I have a platform where I can raise awareness for so many great causes, and just do so much with this, instead of, you know, superficial things like going out. I want to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer, multiple sclerosis and...
KING: You want to get involved in all of it.
HILTON: Yes.
KING: What's your favorite Bible passage?
HILTON: I don't have a favorite, but...
KING: You read it every day?
HILTON: In jail, I read a lot.
KING: Going to go to mass?
HILTON: Yes.
KING: All right. We're going to see a new Paris Hilton.
HILTON: Yes.
KING: What will we see? Will we see less Paris Hilton? More Paris Hilton in a different way? Give us what the public will see of the new Paris Hilton, starting June 28, 2007?
HILTON: I've definitely matured and grown a lot from this experience, so I just -- I don't know, I just want to be -- I'm 26 years old. I'm an adult, and I am -- I have to just grow up and to be a more responsible -- a role model, because I've gotten a lot of letters from (ph) mothers and their daughters...
KING: We'll know it.
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HILTON: I want to be a good role model for these girls.
KING: Thank you, Paris.
HILTON: Thank you.
KING: Paris Hilton.
Tomorrow night, Colin Powell. "AC 360" is next, postmortem on this. Anderson, it's yours.