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“My mother always told me that no matter how much you dislike a person, when you meet them face to face you will find characteristics about them that you like. Jerry Falwell was a perfect example of that. I hated everything he stood for, but after meeting him in person, years after the trial, Jerry Falwell and I became good friends.”

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Larry Flynt
Larry Flynt

Larry Flynt, born on November 1, 1942, is an American publisher known for his adult magazine 'Hustler'. His magazine became a representative of the adult entertainment industry in the 1970s and 1980s. Flynt has made significant contributions to the protection of press freedom through his efforts in advocating for free speech and the First Amendment. more

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