In her book "Fifteen Minutes of Shame," author Lisa Daily models celebrity attorney Holt Gregory after Atlanta's very own John Mayoue. The plot features Darby Vaughn, a TV relationships expert who finds out her husband is divorcing her —- live on national TV. Darby needs an attorney. The author called Mayoue for advice. In the end, she discovered a charming character and "true gentleman." "He's kind of the man every woman wants," says Daily, who recently sold the movie rights to the book. Below, Daily, a columnist and dating coach who also wrote "Stop Getting Dumped," and Mayoue compare the character to the Atlanta lawyer.

THEIR PRACTICE

HOLT GREGORY

A celebrity attorney, representing actresses and politicians. He rarely talks about his clients.

JOHN MAYOUE

Also a celebrity attorney who is reluctant to name his high-profile clients. But Chris Rock, Sean Combs, Jane Fonda (vs. Ted Turner) and Marianne Gingrich have used his services.

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CASEWORK

HOLT GREGORY

In the book, Darby, a stepmother, fights for custody of the two young stepchildren she took care of and loved.

JOHN MAYOUE

Mayoue said in some states, courts are increasingly finding stepparents have rights to custody, visitation and an obligation to support the child. But here in Georgia, he said, "a stepparent is considered a legal stranger to the child."

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ACTIVE LIFE

HOLT GREGORY

Runs for exercise. And surfs. The book is set along the Florida coast.

JOHN MAYOUE

Runs every other day about nine miles. Also golfs and plays tennis. But doesn't surf.

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AGE

HOLT GREGORY

Holt is in his late 30s.

JOHN MAYOUE

John is older but wouldn't specify: "If you are fishing for a number, I am not going to give it to you."

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RELATIONSHIP STATUS

HOLT GREGORY

Single, charming and polite. He takes off his jacket to give to Darby and later they become romantically involved.

JOHN MAYOUE

Recently married. "Happily married," he adds.

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IN A MOVIE?

HOLT GREGORY

Daily said she envisions Gregory looking like actor Gerard Butler ("300," "Nim's Island") and talking like Matthew McConaughey. "Does such a fabulous man exist?" she asks.

JOHN MAYOUE

Couldn't come up with any ideas. "I don't watch enough movies," he said. But look at his photograph. Perhaps Michael Douglas?