Review of Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009) by Phil P — 31 May 2011

More interesting than you'd think but I don't care enough to pretend otherwise...

This review of Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009) was written by Phil P on 31 May 2011.

Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel has generally received positive reviews.

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