Billy Liar is based upon, not the book, as some have stated, rather it is a ditty about the movie. The movie "Billy Liar", made in 1963 starred Tom Courtenay as 'Billy' Walter Mitty, and also starred Julie Christy as the female lead. Events in the life of a young Walter Mitty who escapes his humdrum life via daydreams is the basic premise of the movie. Colin was a big fan of the movie, and if you have ever seen it, you will know why. It has such a very Baroque, yet timeless feel to it. It encapsulated what, I feel the Decemberists at that time, were trying to purvay to themselves, as well as their flock.
Billy Liar is based upon, not the book, as some have stated, rather it is a ditty about the movie. The movie "Billy Liar", made in 1963 starred Tom Courtenay as 'Billy' Walter Mitty, and also starred Julie Christy as the female lead. Events in the life of a young Walter Mitty who escapes his humdrum life via daydreams is the basic premise of the movie. Colin was a big fan of the movie, and if you have ever seen it, you will know why. It has such a very Baroque, yet timeless feel to it. It encapsulated what, I feel the Decemberists at that time, were trying to purvay to themselves, as well as their flock.