Playboy Magazine August 2007Volume 54 Issue # 8
Table of ContentsCOVER STORYHaitian stunner Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon starred as the sultry romantic foil on The Jamie Foxx Show before making an impression as a spirited assistant DA on NYPD Blue. With her upcoming projects like the thriller I Know Who Killed Me, it seems this model's ship has come in. Garcelle gets decked out for Senior Contributing Photographer Stephen Wayda; our Rabbit anchors on her starboard side.FEATURES54 BUILDING THE PERFECT PRESIDENTThe number of possible presidential candidates-in 2008 is creeping toward two dozen, but like each of us, they all have shortcomings. If we want a perfect president, we're going to have to build one. Laying out a blueprint is CBS News's senior political correspondent, who cherry-picks a set of vital virtues from a group of unconventional exemplars. BY JEFF GREENFIELD64 NO FARE NO WELLBarry Hannah. is known for his taut prose style, his singular contribution to Southern Gothic literature, and tempestuous, extended bouts with his inner demons. In this unsparing essay, Hannah describes his break with Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the town that has been both his haven and his hell. BY BARRY HANNAH70 ENTERTAINING THE FUTUREAfter the next decade's worth of changes, your iPod will seem like a Victrola. The world of entertainment will fit in your pocket, be everywhere you want to be and bow to your command. BY SCOTT ALEXANDER100 THE GREASECAR WAROn the road today are some 20,000 cars with converted diesel engines running on fuel that is clean, renewable and free: used fry grease. Sadly, to get this planet-saving source of energy in your car, which the government says is against the law, you have to steal it out of Dumpsters. Our intrepid reporter becomes a revolutionary on the green frontier. BY SEAMUS MCGRAWFICTION88 WE LIVE IN WATERIn 1958 Oren Dessens has an affair with a crime boss's wife, steals money from the man's safe and then promptly disappears. Decades later Oren's son attempts to discover his father's ultimate fate in this story of familial love and loss. BY JESS WALTERTHE PLAYBOY FORUM39 VIRTUAL PEOPLE POWERThe Internet was founded on the principle that it must not discriminate against or give preference to content or users. When BellSouth and other large companies tried to impose the first Internet tolls, the American people fought back. BY TIM wu20Q68 PAUL RUDDHe broke out with Clueless, dabbled in Shakespeare, married Phoebe on Friends and currently balances successful careers in edgy indies and blockbuster comedies. Now the disarmingly funny actor talks candidly about getting paid to make out with Michelle Pfeiffer and expresses his regrets about dissing Coldplay in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. BY ERIC SPITZNAGELINTERVIEW45 CHRIS TUCKERThough absent from the screen for the past six years, Tucker remains one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, earning upwards of $25 million to reteam with Jackie Chan for Rush Hour 3. The fast-talking funnyman reveals his serious side as he discusses his African activism adventures, the reason he'd now turn down Quentin Tarantino and why he believes he'll never lose his edge. BY MICHAEL FLEMING PICTORIALS58 SMALL-TOWN TRIPLETS The Satterfield sisters perfectly illustrate why three's company.74 PLAYMATE: TAMARA SKY In the club and on the beach, this turntable goddess turns the beat梐nd heads梐round.104 LA BELLE BEAUVAISTake a fantasy cruise with screen siren Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon.NOTES AND NEWS11 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY Grand Marshal Hef started the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, in which Kendra competed against drivers like George Lucas; at the Playboy Golf Scramble Finals, the Chargers' David Binn and the Eagles' A.J. Feeley putted like they meant it. 12 HANGIN' WITH HEFStars Paris Hilton, Ludacris and Jennifer Tilly came out to help Hef celebrate his 81st birthday in Vegas and to support charity events at the Mansion.99 CENTERFOLDS ON SEX: CASSANDRA LYNNMiss February 2006 explains why kissing is a dance, not a fight, and why she loves a man with a slow hand.135 PLAYMATE NEWSPlaymate of the Year 2005 Tiffany Fallon co-hosts IFL Battleground; Miss January 2001 Irina Voronina gets primitive on the series Saul of the Mole Men.DEPARTMENTS3 PLAYBILL13 DEAR PLAYBOY17 AFTER HOURS25 REVIEWS31 MANTRACK37 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR86 PARTY JOKES122 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY139 ON THE SCENE140 GRAPEVINE142 POTPOURRIFASHION92 PLAYBOY RECOMMENDS A business wardrobe should be built like an investment portfolio梬ith sensible, educated decisions that add up to luxury. We show you the way. BY JOSEPH DE ACETISTHIS MONTH ON PLAYBOY.COMTHE A-LISTSoak in the view as we name the 10 best beachfront hotels. playboy.com/alistARE YOU PLAYBOY MATERIAL?Submit your photos and video and rate theirs. playboy.com/aypmMAGAZINE BLOGNews, views and inside perspectives from PLAYBOY editors. playboy.com/blogTHE 21ST QUESTION
Table of ContentsCOVER STORYHaitian stunner Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon starred as the sultry romantic foil on The Jamie Foxx Show before making an impression as a spirited assistant DA on NYPD Blue. With her upcoming projects like the thriller I Know Who Killed Me, it seems this model's ship has come in. Garcelle gets decked out for Senior Contributing Photographer Stephen Wayda; our Rabbit anchors on her starboard side.FEATURES54 BUILDING THE PERFECT PRESIDENTThe number of possible presidential candidates-in 2008 is creeping toward two dozen, but like each of us, they all have shortcomings. If we want a perfect president, we're going to have to build one. Laying out a blueprint is CBS News's senior political correspondent, who cherry-picks a set of vital virtues from a group of unconventional exemplars. BY JEFF GREENFIELD64 NO FARE NO WELLBarry Hannah. is known for his taut prose style, his singular contribution to Southern Gothic literature, and tempestuous, extended bouts with his inner demons. In this unsparing essay, Hannah describes his break with Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the town that has been both his haven and his hell. BY BARRY HANNAH70 ENTERTAINING THE FUTUREAfter the next decade's worth of changes, your iPod will seem like a Victrola. The world of entertainment will fit in your pocket, be everywhere you want to be and bow to your command. BY SCOTT ALEXANDER100 THE GREASECAR WAROn the road today are some 20,000 cars with converted diesel engines running on fuel that is clean, renewable and free: used fry grease. Sadly, to get this planet-saving source of energy in your car, which the government says is against the law, you have to steal it out of Dumpsters. Our intrepid reporter becomes a revolutionary on the green frontier. BY SEAMUS MCGRAWFICTION88 WE LIVE IN WATERIn 1958 Oren Dessens has an affair with a crime boss's wife, steals money from the man's safe and then promptly disappears. Decades later Oren's son attempts to discover his father's ultimate fate in this story of familial love and loss. BY JESS WALTERTHE PLAYBOY FORUM39 VIRTUAL PEOPLE POWERThe Internet was founded on the principle that it must not discriminate against or give preference to content or users. When BellSouth and other large companies tried to impose the first Internet tolls, the American people fought back. BY TIM wu20Q68 PAUL RUDDHe broke out with Clueless, dabbled in Shakespeare, married Phoebe on Friends and currently balances successful careers in edgy indies and blockbuster comedies. Now the disarmingly funny actor talks candidly about getting paid to make out with Michelle Pfeiffer and expresses his regrets about dissing Coldplay in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. BY ERIC SPITZNAGELINTERVIEW45 CHRIS TUCKERThough absent from the screen for the past six years, Tucker remains one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, earning upwards of $25 million to reteam with Jackie Chan for Rush Hour 3. The fast-talking funnyman reveals his serious side as he discusses his African activism adventures, the reason he'd now turn down Quentin Tarantino and why he believes he'll never lose his edge. BY MICHAEL FLEMING PICTORIALS58 SMALL-TOWN TRIPLETS The Satterfield sisters perfectly illustrate why three's company.74 PLAYMATE: TAMARA SKY In the club and on the beach, this turntable goddess turns the beat梐nd heads梐round.104 LA BELLE BEAUVAISTake a fantasy cruise with screen siren Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon.NOTES AND NEWS11 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY Grand Marshal Hef started the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, in which Kendra competed against drivers like George Lucas; at the Playboy Golf Scramble Finals, the Chargers' David Binn and the Eagles' A.J. Feeley putted like they meant it. 12 HANGIN' WITH HEFStars Paris Hilton, Ludacris and Jennifer Tilly came out to help Hef celebrate his 81st birthday in Vegas and to support charity events at the Mansion.99 CENTERFOLDS ON SEX: CASSANDRA LYNNMiss February 2006 explains why kissing is a dance, not a fight, and why she loves a man with a slow hand.135 PLAYMATE NEWSPlaymate of the Year 2005 Tiffany Fallon co-hosts IFL Battleground; Miss January 2001 Irina Voronina gets primitive on the series Saul of the Mole Men.DEPARTMENTS3 PLAYBILL13 DEAR PLAYBOY17 AFTER HOURS25 REVIEWS31 MANTRACK37 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR86 PARTY JOKES122 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY139 ON THE SCENE140 GRAPEVINE142 POTPOURRIFASHION92 PLAYBOY RECOMMENDS A business wardrobe should be built like an investment portfolio梬ith sensible, educated decisions that add up to luxury. We show you the way. BY JOSEPH DE ACETISTHIS MONTH ON PLAYBOY.COMTHE A-LISTSoak in the view as we name the 10 best beachfront hotels. playboy.com/alistARE YOU PLAYBOY MATERIAL?Submit your photos and video and rate theirs. playboy.com/aypmMAGAZINE BLOGNews, views and inside perspectives from PLAYBOY editors. playboy.com/blogTHE 21ST QUESTION
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