As God as my witness, they said, We're above the law. There's nothing you can do to us. You're just a church secretary.
— Jessica Hahn
Howard Stern was the only one that was able to get through to me.
I kept quiet for eight years. I did not want to hurt the church.
I think Jim got screwed. I think Jim Bakker would have been a great preacher. Jim Bakker was very good at what he did.
I was actually very ugly. I was ugly. I felt very insecure.
I'm a victim of maybe circumstances, but look at how it worked out.
If only Tammy knew how much I really cared about her. She has nothing to do with any of this mess.
Jim Bakker ripped off the bedspread and said, my wife doesn't make me feel like a man anymore.
My first quote was, I don't want to hurt God's people. Jim Bakker's quote was, I was set up by a female.
Once Playboy came to me, all the preachers ran. I needed to pose in Playboy to make money.
Tammy Faye, I pray for every day. I really liked her. I wanted to be in their family.
They did is sent me down Clearwater, Florida, and they said to me, Jessica, I need you to make Jim Bakker feel better.
Billy Graham talks about how he doesn't judge people. I don't either. Some people I am just pissed at.
I admire people who just do the right thing, not looking to screw people up. I love all people.
I kind of think I'm going to live a long life as a punishment.
I was a girl from Massapequa, New York. I grew up in Massapequa. I lived in a basement with one window.
I was green. All I knew was to walk my dog and go to church.
I've done a lot of acting. I'm not saying I'm the greatest, but I'd love to act, I'd love to sing.
Jim Bakker came along. He said, Jessica Hahn, listen. You're a virgin. As God as my witness. He said, We need a girl that we can trust.
Many times, people attack the well-to-do people. They see an opportunity.
Nobody would hire me for TV, not that they should.
People will always consider me a cartoon character, a bimbo. They will never give me credit.
Tammy Faye, I really like the woman. I wanted to be her kid.
What bothers me is that Jim Bakker lies. Jim Bakker knows for a fact that I was virgin.
Church is great, but I found my church here. Hugh Hefner has been nothing but a gentleman.
I believe in God, because he is the only thing that kept me going. He's my best friend.
I speak my mind. I just speak my heart. I will not turn away from any question.
I was a virgin. People find that hard to believe, but when you're raised in a church, that was just the way it is.
I'd definitely pose nude again. No qualms. I actually had my breasts done again. Just updated, like new tires.
If he wants to blow his head off, let him. I don't give a damn about Jim Bakker.
Jim Bakker is an extremely talented preacher, if he would just get it together.
Michael Jackson asked me to sign a Playboy. I was more than happy to.
Once my mom passed away, I have nobody to answer to. It's great.
Tammy Faye said, I am so happy that Jessica Hahn is so ugly, because now I don't feel so bad.
The scandal happened and I made the best of it. I kind of feel like in the end it was a blessing.
Your mind is like, oh my God, I know this is wrong, but your body just gives in.
