"I was 21 and a junior in college when I auditioned to become Playboy's 25th Anniversary Playmate. None of my family or friends would have ever imagined that I would have tried for the part: I was a shy, sweet girl from Oklahoma. It was such a positive experience for me. The experience of traveling the world, the polish that came from working with the best photographers and stylists in the business and then meeting Hugh Hefner...these are just a few of the things that I will remember all my life. My advice for the next Anniversary Playmate is to enjoy the experience with all your heart and soul, embrace it for the time, and then don't be afraid to move on. You will not be forgotten, and believe me, you will never, ever forget the Playboy experience."