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The occupational hazard of being a Playboy Bunny is the aching facial muscles brought on by obligatory smiles.

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Germaine Greer
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: January 29
Actor
Broadcaster
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Feminist
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Melbourne
Australia
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