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In this 1975 sequel, billy is thirtythree but still hasnt grown out of his propensity for lying. Aug 31, 20 billy liar by keith waterhouse, 9781939140302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Billy liar is a regional comedy about a youth who attempts to escape his dull family life through fantasy. The classic comedy of a 50s youth trapped inside a walter mitty fantasyworld, published as a penguin essential for the first time.
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