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Heather Vandeven2007 Penthouse Pet of the YearFrom skateboarder to soldier to nude model, Heather Vandeven reached the pinnacle of centerfold success as a Penthouse Pet in record time. She spent some time between traveling engagements to chat with ErosZine about Costa Rica, camaraderie and birth control glasses.ErosZine: Let’s start with the basics: Where did you grow up? Heather: Northern Cali. Santa Rosa. A sleepy farming town. ErosZine: And sorry, but I always have to ask: were you a cheerleader? Or a bad girl? Or both?! Heather: I was a skateboarder and definitely a trouble maker. ErosZine: Excellent! I also hear you were in the Army. What was that like? Heather: The army was an adventure for me. I joined when I was17. Basic training was hell but the worst part was the sleep deprivation. Once I started doing my actual job, food and health inspecting, it got a lot easier. In fact I had so much extra time I finished my Bachelor of Science in education. ErosZine: It must be every man's fantasy...a centerfold in basic training. Was it as sexy as it sounds? Heather: Not at all! We were all so sweaty, dirty and tired. Plus I wore glasses then, and in the army you are issued glasses that you have to wear; they call them BC's, short for birth control. They were thick like Coke bottles, big and dark brown. Not a good look, trust me. ErosZine: But I'll bet the camaraderie must've been awesome. Heather: I did make some good friends that helped me through that, but I have lost touch of them all now. ErosZine: What's it been like being the Pet of the Year so far? Heather: Fabulous! Instant glamour. When I show up at events it's fun to represent the naughty and daring girls of Penthouse. ErosZine: Do you get to travel a lot? Heather: Oh yes, it's been nonstop: Miami, Atlanta, New York, etc. I love seeing all the different places, especially when I can party with the other Pets. ErosZine: What have been your favorite US cities? Heather: New York. I could never live there, but when you’re being driven around and have people there to look out for you and fun things to do, it is pretty much awesome. ErosZine: I hear you love Costa Rica. Tell us about that. Heather: Costa Rica is a place I’ve been visiting on and off since 2000. I actually lived there for half a year working as a jungle tour guide. It’s just so untouched and beautiful, a place to live and play alongside nature. ErosZine: You also got to interview Ted Nugent for Penthouse Forum. What was he like? Heather: That rocked! he's a chatty Kathy. He is very accepting of alternative lifestyles and views but is very opinionated about what his truth is. ErosZine: Do you agree with his politics? Or didn't you two talk politics? Heather: Of course we talked politics. I did agree with him. People should have the right to bare arms. Drugs are bad. Gay marriage should be legal. ErosZine: Wow, who knew he was for gay marriage? So, tell us about your dream date? Heather: I like the simple things in life: a yummy dinner and a movie, maybe a concert or salsa lessons. ErosZine: Simple enough! And what about your dream job? Heather: Come on, is that a trick question? I'm living the dream. But I would also one day love to practice holistic nutrition. ErosZine: Thanks, Heather! Where can people find you online? Heather: My pleasure! I’m at www.mypleasurepet.com, Penthouse's website, and my web site www.hotelheather.com. [Written June 2007] |
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