The art of making others laugh is surely a wondrous gift from the gods. I affectionately dedicate this book to the comedians, the men and women who have that gift and share it with us. And to one of them in particular: my daughter's godfather,Groucho.

Toby Temple is the world's funniest comedian,loved 'by presidents, lusted after by women. He knows what he wants - and he always makes sure that he gets it. But, deep down, he yearns for love and stability.

Jill Castle has always been an outsider, desperate to be accepted.Despite her beauty, she finds breaking into Hollywood as an actress impossible without auditioning on the directors'infamous casting couches.

But, with one glance, Toby falls for Jill's beautv and sweeps her outof obscurity to stardom by his side. Now she can get the revenge she has always longed for...