Playboy January 2001

COVER STORY Gabrielle Reece is a lanky goddess and our favorite volleyball star. She has tackled extreme sports for MTV, swings a mean five iron on the fairway, leg-presses 500 pounds and writes smart magazine columns. Thanks to Phillip Dixon for shooting the superjock. Our athletically inclined Rabbit is awfully hip. FEATURES 88 2001, HELLO The writer of the original space odyssey believes that life exists beyond earth and predicts it will be found this century. BY ARTHUR C. CLARKE 90 PENELOPE CRUZ Knockout gorgeous and co-starring with five Hollywood hunks in four separate movies, the woman is definitely on top. We like her from every angle. 104 SCREWBALL SCIENCE If it sounds too good to be true—think Vitamin 0 and perpetual motion machines—it probably is. Now read how gullible we really are. BY ROBERT PARK 112 GOLDBERG Front the bottom of the NFL to the top of pro wrestling—that's the "strange journey" Goldberg recounts in his riotous war diaries. We picked the best parts, like his training at the Power Plant and his infamous match with Sid Vicious. BY BILL AND STEVE GOLDBERG 116 TOPLESS TOWN When a cafe waitress loses her blouse, one small town takes a shine to liberty. BY SHEL SILVERSTEIN 120 IN PRAISE OF REGIS PHILBIN Quiz show lightweight? Kathie Lee foil? Never sell the man short, advises one old friend. And never challenge his knowledge of Notre Dame football trivia. BY DAVID HALBERSTAM 124 DO-IT-YOURSELF SEX TRICKS It's surprising how women find a bit of anticipation scintillating. If you've never pulled the old double-nickel trick, now's your chance. BY LAURA CORN 143 LUST AND FOUND Come January 20, Bill and Hillary will be giving up their prime digs. The cleaning staff should have plenty to snicker about. HUMOR BY CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY 153 DRUGS 2001 Recreational drug use is on the rise. New drugs and adulterations are proliferating. It's time to take a clear, hard look at what these chemicals are, what they do and whether they're dangerous. 160 THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS Richard Hatch survived, but will Dennis Miller? What's eating Vladimir? The year 2000 raised many troubling questions. We deliver the laughable highlights in rhyme. BY ROBERT S. WIEDER 169 CENTERFOLDS ON SEX: BARBARA MOORE The girl has an active mouth—in every way you can think of INTERVIEWED BY BRENDA VENUS 182 20Q CAROL ALT The very sexy supermodel would like to set the record straight. She is not a hockey hag. She doesn't like walking around naked. She hails a cab by hiking up her skirt. We hung on every word. BY ROBERT CRANE INTERVIEW 79 GARY JOHNSON The maverick governor of New Mexico has shaken up the national drug debate with his aggressive advocacy of legalization. He is also a fitness fanatic who competes in triathlons. Pay attention. BY DAVID SHEFF PICTORIALS 92 GABRIELLE REECE She's got game—but no clothes. Gabby serves up an ace for PLAYBOY. 126 RUSSIAN DELIGHT Irina is an art school grad. Let our exhibition be your canvas. 144 THE YEAR IN SEX Versace ruled, Rudy rutted, everyone sued—and it made for fabulous entertainment. 170 PLAYMATE REVIEW Sharpen your pencils, men, and vote. Our pictures will refresh your memory. FICTION 106 CRUISING ALTITUDE Thu never forget your first girl—that is, the one who first introduced you to the tantric airline-sex circuit. BY CHUCK PALAHNIUK 140 THE HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART On the night he ascends to the top of his profession, a mystery writer confesses his sinister inspiration. BY JOYCE CAROL OATES NOTES AND NEWS 23 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY 24 WE'LL TAKE MANHATTAN Playmates land on Betsey Johnson's runway. 26 LIMP BIZKIT ROCKS THE MANSION Courtney Love butters Fred's biscuit. 69 THE PLAYBOY FORUM The false history of gun culture. 227 PLAYMATE NEWS A PMOY as Gladiatrix; French Stewart's favorite. DEPARTMENTS 3 PLAYBILL 29 DEAR PLAYBOY 33 AFTER HOURS 53 WIRED 54 LIVING ONLINE 58 MEN 59 THE SINGLE LIFE 61 MANTRACK 65 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR 138 PARTY JOKES 222 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY 231 ON THE SCENE 232 GRAPEVINE 234 POTPOURRI LIFESTYLE 109 ELEVENTH-HOUR SANTA A Ferrari clock and a Jeep in the box top our last minute gift guide. 162 2001 TUXEDOS These days the right spot for a tux is a club, not a corporate awards ceremony. BY JOSEPH DE ACETIS REVIEWS 44 MOVIES DVDs for Xmas. 48 VIDEO Campaign films; James Woods. 50 MUSIC Green Day and Merle Haggard: grown-up punks. 56 BOOKS Martin Luther King Jr. in photos; the great Herb Ritts.