And like every other children's book author, he made fun of himself on late-night TV on Tuesday in an interview with David Letterman. (Hey, the kids in California got to watch, at least.)

Among his advice to kids in a Top Ten list: "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how crazy smooth you look playing the game." How can you not love T.O.?

\ Father figure?

So who is going to show the first photos from the Hank Baskett-Kendra Wilkinson wedding?

People, OK Magazine, US Weekly or (drumroll, please) ... Jerry Springer?

Baskett, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles , told a Philly TV station that Hugh Hefner will walk Wilkinson, a Playboy bunny, down the aisle for their nuptials June 27 at the Playboy Mansion.

Baskett added that he was attracted to Wilkinson's big heart and they share an affinity for children's charities.

"Hef is like a father to her, so he's going to be the one to give her away," Baskett said. "That's why I wanted his blessings and her mom's blessing."

Huh?

Wasn't Hef living, dating and "playing" with his bunnies? I'm not sure I want to understand how this incestuous lovefest among Hef, Wilkinson and Baskett works.

Love is a reality

Love, allegedly, is in the air for former NFL player Mark Gastineau's daughter, Brittny, and minor-league baseball player Doug Reinhardt.

Reinhardt made a series of guest appearances when he dated another reality show hottie, Lauren Conrad of "The Hills."

Seriously, there's got to be a better way to get minor-league baseball players some publicity.

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