Ava Regina (was Hef Rex)

[Brian Sorgatz]

Donna Tavoso wrote:
>You can't replace an icon, stop trying.  No matter how we hate it, no
>one can truly succeed him, because he is in fact irreplaceable.  No
>Playmate, no editor can be that person.  For me, it is the ultimate
>act of disrepect to Hef to imply that Ava (who I know and repect) or
>any Playmate can viewed as his successor, no matter what title you put
>on it.

On the question of disrespect, I think you and I must agree to disagree.  
But there is a real danger of PLAYBOY becoming a soulless corporate machine, 
and a charismatic successor to Hef may be the best defense against this.

Brian Sorgatz