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The Pleasure of My Company

A Novel

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By Steve Martin

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$19.99

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$25.99 CAD

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.

On Sale
Oct 6, 2004
Page Count
176 pages
Publisher
Hachette Books
ISBN-13
9780786888016

Steve Martin

About the Author

Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award®, five Grammy® awards, an Emmy®, the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors, among others. As an author, Martin’s work includes the novel, An Object of Beauty; the play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile; a collection of comic pieces, Pure Drivel; a bestselling novella, Shopgirl; and his memoir Born Standing Up. Martin’s films include The Jerk; Planes, Trains & Automobiles; Roxanne; Parenthood; L.A. Story; Father of the Bride; and Bowfinger; among countless others.

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