Richard wanted to be a great artist, so he drifted into the bohemian world of New York to join the solon of the world-famous artist, Georgio. All he discovered was the fact that he was just of average talent, and that he would have to work very hard to find greatness.
However, it was easy to escape this serious world by joining in with the sex orgies and drug parties enjoyed by his bohemian friends.
This may have gone on forever if he had not gone on a drive with Georgio's wife Zoe. To Dick's horror they crash into a semi and Zoe is killed, but before she dies her mind escapes into his and he is faced with her need to survive as a woman... Who would win this contest for his soul?