Speaking of “street people”, Greta asked Hef if Anna was smart. He paused for what seemed like an eternity, then he said “street smart. not highly educated but street smart.” That was very telling. Do you know what i mean? Street smart people can smell a fake a mile away (unless they’re on drugs). Not highly educated people let other people take on their financial and legal problems.
Hef chose his words very carefully. It was one of the most sincere (honest) and enlightening interviews I’ve seen. He didn’t fawn over Anna. He did say she made bad choices (not sure if he was referring to the drugs or Stern, probably both).
He also said that when he first knew her she wasn’t into drugs or not too much (can’t remember that part exactly). Then he didn’t see her for awhile. Then he saw her again the last time about 3-4 years ago at the Playboy 50th anniversary party and HKS wasn’t there with her. She was with another guy who used to rep her and who is also the rep of Marilyn Monroes estate, and that she had obviously been drinking that night.
Say what one will about Hugh Hefner, but he is honest and obviously a caring person. I did notice (listening with my eyes shut)that he was very careful with his words.
I fell asleep watching the interview in bed.