Ask Hugh Hefner
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Hugh Hefner, the 82-year-old founder of Playboy, the world's most famous nudey magazine, celebrated his company's 55th anniversary in December. Hefner, a patron of jazz, television and film, was most recently profiled in the biography Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream, available now. Use the form below to submit your questions for Hugh Hefner; then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.
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Has the Playboy lifestyle fallen out of favor due to the current recession and changing cultural values?
How is Playboy (and its lifestyle) still relevant in today's world?
As an octanagerian, what's your secret to staying sexually active?
Will your sons be taking over the Playboy empire upon your retirement? If so, what changes might they introduce to keep Playboy relevant to a 21st century audience?
Do you ever grow tired of the Playboy lifestyle and regret not settling down?
What Kind Of Diet do you maintain that keeps you up and vibrant at the age of 82
Do you consider the concept of revealing certain part of the human body healthy for the individual?
because you've broken down your fair share of walls, what's your opinion on the outcome of the max hardcore (paul little) case?
Are you willing now to except Christ into your heart?
Isn't there something vacuous (read creepy) about your not having a loving relationship with someone near your age?
I am a public high school teacher. What sexual advice would you give to today's young people?
What do you think of religious beliefs that teach monogamy as the sole acception?
If for just one day you could live someone else's life instead of your own, whose would it be?
What's your favorite part of the day
do you hava a favorite playboy? if so, whom is she?
Was the Girls Next Door always staged for television or were any of the girls really your girlfriend?
How does taking off her top and titillating men enpower a woman?
Is there any celebrity around who you envy/admire/respect for his lifestyle?
Like you, I'm an older parent of young children. How has age affected your discipline of your children? Do you relate to their problems as much as you did when your first daughter was their age?
How many times in life have you fallen in love, head over heels?
I only wrote the first entry...# 11.
How do you respond to claims that your magazine continues superficial stereotypes and creates unrealistic expectations for average women? How can you justify the objectification of women for monetary gain?
I believe that the sexual double standard is the last, greatest barrier to the equality of the sexes. What can women, and the men who love them, do to continue changing this pattern that limits us all?
TO what degree has the prolific abundance of online pornography eroded Playboy sales - and what plans do you have to counter the popularity of free and easily accessible pornography (f any)?
Why is there a Q&A with Hefner every other year in Time Magazine? The last one was in October, 2006.
Dear Mr. Hefner why do you not start a reality show about finding a worthy successor to yourself? This would be excellent entertainment and a great opportunity to explain your playboy philosophy to a large audience,
Kind regards
Knut Stroemfors
After all these years working and living with Playboy, do you feel that you understand women better?
Where do you get your pajamas?
As a 17 year old girl, I'm wondering if your lifestyle and career choice had a positive or negative influence on your children? How would you have felt if your daughter chose to become a playmate?
Mr. Hefner,
Have you thought about relinquishing your Mr. Playboy crown and if so, do you have anyone in mind?
Do you ever worry about the kind of example that you are setting for your young sons? Would you want them to follow in your footsteps?
Who was your most memorable encounter with? Your least memorable?
Do you find that people look down on you for dating girls that could be the same age your children or even grandchildren?
Do you take Viagra?
When Playboy was first published, were you ostracized for being the creator of a magazine that featured uncensored nudity?
When did you lose your virginity?
What's the must important thing a women should have to keep a man's sexual interest?
Playboy Magazine is arguably one of the most successful publications of this age. As the founder, what is your advice for young entrepreneurs looking to start a magazine?
What got you into the pornography business?
What would be your 3 most memorable moments afforded to you by your success and how, if at all, would you react differently to them in hindsight?
If your still Young which Actress would like to date presently.
How have things changed since the sexual revolution? Are people much more inhibited in sexual behavior now?
Do you sometimes get tired of being with the Girls
Do you have a Religion ? In which you practice
Playboy is putting out more and more non- nudity related material (ie perfume, jeans). Other than raking in the cash, why is that? Is it to establish brand recognition elsewhere so that when you pass on it you have a stronger foothold on things?
Who do you have the strongest memory of? Quik now first thought! Betty or Marilyn or....? What is that first thought?
With the fullness of your life largely behind you, I wonder what are your top 5 regrets.
Are you a dirty old man or a sexy senior citerzen?
What do you think Viagra and its success for getting relationships intimate thru the years?
Hef: I watch the Girls next door all the time, very interesting show. Why would you let 3 of the best things in your life...... my thought anyways get away from you like that. You all got along so well it's almost kind of sad. Hope all is well.