The Penthouse attorney described the Fairlawn events as being driven by morality reinforced by 's presidential victory, stating, "Apparently, these extremists have interpreted a change by the administration to mean a clarion call for a mandate to shackle the public's mind again.
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Guccione later said that Brass, apparently as a joke, would focus on "fat, ugly and wrinkled old women" and have them play the "sensual parts" that the Penthouse Pets had been provided for.