![]() But in the story of Daniel Pecan Cambridge and the people who inhabit the insular universe he is seeking to expand-if only one small square at a time -Steve Martin has achieved something extraordinary: the chronicle of a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free. And a good thing too, or he would have never been falsely implicated in a murder, never almost seduced Philipa, never done the impossible task of jogging around the block with Brian, never ironed his pillows, and might never have won the Most Average American contest.In THE PLEASURE OF MY COMPANY, Steve Martin's second novella, all of the enjoyments of the critically acclaimed bestseller Shopgirl are present: the tender portrayal of loneliness and love a character's quest to reach out and engage the world as well as laugh out loud humor and language that is brilliantly inventive. The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin(Goodreads Author) 3.79 Rating details 15,740 ratings 1,544 reviews Daniel Pecan Cambridge, a gentle soul suffering from a mild mix of autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder. ![]() So, except for the occasional trip to the Rite Aid to admire the California girl Zandy and to buy ear plugs because they're on sale, he stays home a lot. After all, outside there are 8 inch high curbs and there's always the horrible chance he might see a gas station attendant wearing a blue hat. ![]() ![]() Daniel Pecan Cambridge, 30, 35, 38 or 27, depending on how he feels that day, is a young man whose life is rich and full, provided he never leaves his Santa Monica apartment. ![]()
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