Text and odd shapes

Hello,
I'd like to make some text fit into an odd shape on a page.  For example, I'd like for cut-out photo of someone to be placed on, say, the left side of a page and for the text to follow the contour of his body.
How can I go about that?  How can I make the text fit into a shape of my choosing?  A simple explanation would be great.
Thanks,
BT

Howdy JET,
Perfect answer.  I'm off and running.
Nice motorcycle, by the way.
BT

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