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I think that the major message of my life and what I hope to be remembered for is someone who managed to change the social sexual values of his time absolutely.

Hugh Hefner

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Hugh Hefner
Age: 91 †
Born: 1926
Born: April 9
Died: 2017
Died: September 27
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