It’s for the first time I’m writing something in praise of Hugh Hefner – and probably the last time you will ever find me doing it! So adjust your lenses and let me break the news that Hugh has just donated a whopping $900,000 to the Trust for Public Land and provided the final push to raise the $12.5 million needed to purchase the 138 acres surrounding the Hollywood sign and prevent it from being developed.
E! Online quotes the Playboy mogul as saying,
My childhood dreams and fantasies came from the movies, and the images created in Hollywood had a major influence on my life and Playboy. As I’ve said before, the Hollywood sign is Hollywood’s Eiffel Tower and I am pleased to help preserve such an important cultural landmark.
I know I’m acting just the opposite of me, but I just can’t stop these two words from slipping out of my mouth – well done! Hey, I’m serious Hef. You’ve done a beautiful job, and that makes you a Hollywood icon in true sense.
