10 Questions for Hugh Hefner

Mr. Playboy marks a recent biography and his publication's 55th anniversary. Hugh Hefner will now take your questions

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Hugh Hefner

You have built an empire by marketing a liberal view of sexuality. Is there anything in your life that you are conservative about? Beth Nolcox, NEW YORK CITY

Well, yes. I was raised in a very traditional home, and I'm still a very traditional fellow. My problem is the labels of conservative and liberal don't usually work very well for me. I'm not a guy, for example, who believes in political correctness. I think people ought to be people and shouldn't be so concerned with the fact that their neighbors are different than they are.

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