Joker, slapstick funnyman and wild card, Jim Carrey is renowned for his talent as a comedy actor and his startling array of wacky facial expressions. In recent years, however, he has received much praise for roles more dramatic than comic. This biography charts the story of Jim Carrey"s dream to make people laugh: from his humble beginnings as a factory cleaner, via his romantic involvement with many beauitiful women, to his slot as an impressionist in comedy clubs and finally on to Hollywood success.