The Pleasure of My Company

Author: Martin, Steve

Edition: Reprint

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• Steve Martin, The Pleasure of My Company, paperback

Number Of Pages: 176

Details:

From the bestselling author of Shopgirl comes the tender story of a troubled man who finds love, and life, in the most unexpected place. Daniel resides in his Santa Monica apartment, living much of his life as a bystander: He watches from his window as the world goes by, and his only relationships seem to be with people who barely know he exists. He passes the time idly filling out contest applications, counting ceiling tiles, and estimating the wattage of light bulbs. It is through Daniel's growing attachment to Clarissa, and to Teddy, that he finally gains the courage to begin to engage the world outside, and in doing so, he discovers love, and life, in the most surprising places. Filled with his trademark humor, tenderness, and out and out hilarious wordplay, The Pleasure of My Company is a tour de force sure to delight all of Steve Martin's fans.

Reviews:

"A sweet, symmetrical story of love and 'the quiet heart.'" -- Entertainment Weekly

"Moments of hilarity, and Martin's gift for comedic metaphor is uniquely his own." -- New York Times Book Review

"One of the most enjoyable books of the year." -- Denver Post & Rocky Mountain News

"Sometimes living day-to-day can be heroic, as it is in this subtle, gentle book -- a quietly wonderful delight." -- O, The Oprah Magazine

About the Author:

Steve Martin is a celebrated writer, actor, and performer. His film credits include Father of the Bride, Parenthood, and The Spanish Prisoner, as well as Roxanne, L.A. Story, and Bowfinger, for which he also wrote the screenplays. He's won Emmys for his television writing and two Grammys for comedy albums. In addition to a play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, he has written a bestselling collection of comic pieces, Pure Drivel, and a bestselling novella, Shopgirl. His work appears frequently in the New Yorker and the New York Times. He lives in New York and Los Angeles....

EAN: 9780786888016

Release Date: 06-10-2004

Languages: English

Item Note: Good shape with typical wear. Has a remainder mark. Paperback Used - Very Good Ships fast! 2004Reprint

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: Paperback