  We study the anomalous normal state properties of a simple two-dimensional
model whose ground state is a d-wave superconductor. Using a self-consistent,
conserving formulation, we show that pairing correlations above T_c lead to the
appearance of a highly anisotropic pseudogap in the electronic spectral
function and the destruction of the Fermi surface. We discuss the similarities
and differences between our results and ARPES experiments on underdoped
cuprates.
