Playbill

January, 1991

"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six...." Welcome to blast-off for 1991. At this time of year, we feel upbeat. We actually believe we can end pollution, feed the children, lower the prime rate, raise hemlines and even send Senator Jesse Helms to art school! OK, so we felt that way last year at this time, too. Was our optimism misplaced? Nelson Mandela got out of jail, democracy took hold all over eastern Europe and Hef and Kimberley had a baby! It's time to give cynicism a rest. Change is pos...