Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made.
Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive competing with two female co-workers for a major campaign for a diamond merchant. He cuts a deal with his competitors that the account is his if he can make a woman of their choice fall in love with him in 10 days. In comes Andie Anderson who, in turn, is writing a story on how to lose a guy in 10 days as a bet with her boss to be allowed to write more substantial stories. With a hidden agenda in each camp, will either party be able to complete their mission?
Written by Peter Brandt Nielsen
The dress Andie wears to the Warner Advertising gala was designed around the 84-carat yellow diamond pendant which she wears at the gala. It was designed by the film's costume designer, Karen Patch.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Ben is changing his shirt, at least on of the women (black sleeveless shirt, khaki skirt) is shown continuing to work. Once he is finished, they are in the same place applauding.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Jeannie Ashcroft:
[reading]
"And only then will the people of Tajikistan know true and lasting peace." Andie, it's brilliant. It's really moving. But it's never going to appear in Composure Magazine. See more »
"An Affair to Remember"
by Harry Warren, Harold Adamson & Leo McCarey Courtesy of TriStar Pictures Additional Recording Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
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