If you can possibly avoid it, do not take part in a lavish Brazilian wedding without a date. All I have to do to avoid this ignominious fate is to woo the sea goddess Janaina through the power of song.

My oldest and best friend is marrying the Girl from Ipanema and I’m one of the best men. Now I’m Rio-bound with Stephen Mailer, who may be the funniest person I’ve ever met – and I’ve met Joey Bishop.

Come fly with me…