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Pop Culture Q&A

First album you bought?
My first album must have been U2, as I was and still am their biggest fan.

First concert you attended?
I am sure it was a Czech band called Lucie; they're a popular rock band there.

Rock star that you know?
I've met a few, but I don't know them well.

Rock star you want to know?
Bono, for being a great musician, having a huge heart and holding true to his beliefs.

Gnarls Barkley is...
Crazy! His song Crazy made me crazy all summer long.

Britney Spears is...
A singer who happens to be the topic of every gossip magazine.

K-Fed is...
I am not sure what he is up to these days. Didn't he used to be Mr. Spears?

When I sing karaoke...
If I have ever sung karaoke, my mind has a great ability to forget quickly these embarrassing moments. I am a terrible singer!

Song that reminds you of your first kiss?
No song can remind me of that better than Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

Song that makes you cry?
One that comes to my mind is Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House.

What you wanted to be at age 10?
When I was that young I was fortunate to think that I will never have to work, to be honest. It was fun growing up.

Athlete that you want to know?
I think Mr. Tiger Woods could show me few tricks on the golf course.

I'll spend Valentine's Day...
At the SI Swimsuit Party, but if I wasn't I would be in New York City with my boyfriend, the most amazing person in the world!

What attracts you to a man?
I could name so many things. But isn't it ultimately about the chemistry? It is just like with good food. You are not simply just looking at a sizzling bowl of pasta. You smell it, you taste it and most importantly you hope to digest it well. When all this comes together, I know I am in trouble!

Quick Bits

AGE: 28

BORN: Olomouc, Czech Republic

DISCOVERED: Veronica moved to New York City when she was 19 to attend the Parsons School of Design but decided to try modeling first, and she was quickly signed by Next Models.

SI RÉSUMÉ: This is Veronica's eighth appearance (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006) in the Swimsuit Issue. She appeared on the cover of the 2004 issue.

DID YOU KNOW? Veronica is fluent in three languages and has degrees in Psychology and Education.

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Photographer: David E. Klutho
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