The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - A man who dreams.

[bohcoo]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboyminn at y...> wrote:
> 
>> 
> bboyminn:
> 
> I suspect you have all heard of 'Walter Mitty' who is the hallmark,
> the very essense, of dreams without life. His story first appeared 
in
> 1939. The story was a mere 2100 words long, but the character 
struck a
> chord and "Walter Mitty" has become popular shorthand for any timid
> soul who dreams of a more dashing life. 
> 
> The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was made into a 1947 film with Danny
> Kaye as Mitty; a proposed remake, to be directed by Steven Spielberg
> and starring Jim Carrey, has been discussed but never released.  
> 
> A thoroughly enjoyable read, and very short.
> 
> http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/6821/thurber.html


Bohcoo, who couldn't resist mentioning:
When I was in school, mumble-years ago, whenever anyone would have 
one too many drinks and make a spectacle of himself or herself, we 
would chalk it up to the "Walter Mitty cocktails." Thanks for 
reminding me about that, Steve, and for the laugh!
Bohcoo