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"Love terry Pratchett. Nice to see some fellow Kevins in the wild. Love all of the books but especially love any of the witches ones. Love to see myself as a mix between mistress weatherwax and nanny Ogg . Favourite quote Nanny org always looked under her bed in case there was a man there. Well, you never know your luck. Absolutely love the way that man could craft a pun that suddenly hits you even sometimes this on your fifth reading of the book. I remember literally slapping my forehead when I figured out the. Casanunda pun ????" I always think of Nanny Ogg when Granny Crumpet posts. | |||
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"I once saw a hideously funny quote in one of the disc world books about the theory of Bed but can I hell remember what it was! Can you enlighten me ? " I'm afraid I'm stumped. Can't think of a bed theory or quote at all | |||
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"I once saw a hideously funny quote in one of the disc world books about the theory of Bed but can I hell remember what it was! Can you enlighten me ? I'm afraid I'm stumped. Can't think of a bed theory or quote at all " There is a theory on boots can't think of a bed one | |||
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"I think I missed the boat with Terry Pratchett. I should have got into him much earlier. Instead I was into Terry Brooks and also Anne McCaffrey." There's still time. It's not just great stories. It's so clever and funny. The characters feel so real as well and grow with the books. You could always try some of the one off books if you don't fancy diving into The Discworld. I really like Nation even though it's more aimed at children. | |||
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"I think I missed the boat with Terry Pratchett. I should have got into him much earlier. Instead I was into Terry Brooks and also Anne McCaffrey. There's still time. It's not just great stories. It's so clever and funny. The characters feel so real as well and grow with the books. You could always try some of the one off books if you don't fancy diving into The Discworld. I really like Nation even though it's more aimed at children." • Thanks. I'll look into that. | |||
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" I always think of Nanny Ogg when Granny Crumpet posts. " Ha ha I'm glad I'm not the only one | |||
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"I liked the long earth series, awesome imagination. " I'd forgotten about that. The first one really caught my imagination but I thought they weren't quite as good as the series went on. I enjoyed them all just not to the same extent | |||
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"We both love Terry Pratchett. Can't remember which were the first ones either of us read though. The Wee Free Men are great fun. Does anyone remember the Disworld computer game? " There were 3 games, Discworld which was based on Guards, Guards, Discworld 2 based on Moving Pictures and Discworld Noir - my favourite - which was a loving send-up of Raymond Chandler, Dasheil Hammett et Al The Watch books were my favourites, especially the later ones (Thud, Snuff) He lived very close to my parents | |||
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"Love terry Pratchett. Nice to see some fellow Kevins in the wild. Love all of the books but especially love any of the witches ones. Love to see myself as a mix between mistress weatherwax and nanny Ogg . Favourite quote Nanny org always looked under her bed in case there was a man there. Well, you never know your luck. Absolutely love the way that man could craft a pun that suddenly hits you even sometimes this on your fifth reading of the book. I remember literally slapping my forehead when I figured out the. Casanunda pun ???? I always think of Nanny Ogg when Granny Crumpet posts. " Granny Crumpet _is_ Nanny Ogg!! | |||
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"Have read all the Discworld books several times. Favourite character is Granny Weatherwax " She strode through the forest secure in the knowledge that there was nothing more terrible there than her " Admit to reading the Shepherd's Crown with a lump in my throat knowing it was Terry wrapping up a marvellous universe" I have The Shepherd's Crown on the bookshelf but cannot bring myself to read it. Somehow I kind of feel that until I open the first page, Terry is still around somewhere and has not yet finalised the last words. A bit like Schrodinger's cat I suppose, it isn't _actually_ dead until you open the box and take a look | |||
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"So it's agreed. We're going to start a Discworld themed sex club?" Genius idea. Where do I sign up? | |||
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"So it's agreed. We're going to start a Discworld themed sex club? Genius idea. Where do I sign up? " I'm about the ideas, not the execution. For that we need a Moist Von Lipwig I've got a name though. The Wizards Staff. You know, because it's got a knob on the end | |||
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"Have read all the Discworld books several times. Favourite character is Granny Weatherwax " She strode through the forest secure in the knowledge that there was nothing more terrible there than her " Admit to reading the Shepherd's Crown with a lump in my throat knowing it was Terry wrapping up a marvellous universe I have The Shepherd's Crown on the bookshelf but cannot bring myself to read it. Somehow I kind of feel that until I open the first page, Terry is still around somewhere and has not yet finalised the last words. A bit like Schrodinger's cat I suppose, it isn't _actually_ dead until you open the box and take a look " Oh I am exactly the same! I just can't bring myself to read that book! It's not over till I've read it and I honestly don't know if I'll ever be able to! | |||
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"Have read all the Discworld books several times. Favourite character is Granny Weatherwax " She strode through the forest secure in the knowledge that there was nothing more terrible there than her " Admit to reading the Shepherd's Crown with a lump in my throat knowing it was Terry wrapping up a marvellous universe I have The Shepherd's Crown on the bookshelf but cannot bring myself to read it. Somehow I kind of feel that until I open the first page, Terry is still around somewhere and has not yet finalised the last words. A bit like Schrodinger's cat I suppose, it isn't _actually_ dead until you open the box and take a look Oh I am exactly the same! I just can't bring myself to read that book! It's not over till I've read it and I honestly don't know if I'll ever be able to!" I am the same also, but I know soon I shall read it as would be a travesty of his work not to and remember as said by the Clacks men ... Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken? | |||
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"I've been seeing Terry Pratchett quotes all over the forum today. He's my favourite author. Just wondered if anyone wants to share their love of him and his works. First book of his you read? Favourite Discworld book or character? Which of his other books are you fond of? Did you ever meet him or attend a Discworld Convention? Or maybe share your favourite quote? My first introduction to him was the Bromeliad Trilogy when I was maybe 7 or so. Brilliant books. First Discworld book was Mort. Still have a soft spot for it, but his best was Nightwatch and Sam Vimes his best character. " I loved the Nightwatch Sam Vimes and Carrot were my favourites | |||
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"We met him at a Discworld jamboree in Wincanton, Somerset. It was after the publication of Going Postal - he autographed our copy - joined us for our evening meal (we were part of the entertainment) and decided Dave's character would be in the next book. (He is, for about a page & half - a security guard who left his job at the pet shop, because the kittens were too scary)" That is awesome | |||
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"So it's agreed. We're going to start a Discworld themed sex club? Excellent idea " Me and Pixi will come as Giano Casanunda and Nanny Ogg! | |||
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"Mrs DS likes him and has all his books. Not my cup of tea. I prefer Tolkien for fantasy." Fantasy?! TP doesn't write fantasy! It's all true I tell you. In a certain multiverse anyway. | |||
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"Mrs DS likes him and has all his books. Not my cup of tea. I prefer Tolkien for fantasy. Fantasy?! TP doesn't write fantasy! It's all true I tell you. In a certain multiverse anyway. " It’s totally fantasy, where the rising ape meets the falling angel… | |||
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type. I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read. I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion. I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better)." Isn't "Pyramids" stand alone then? | |||
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type. I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read. I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion. I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better). Isn't "Pyramids" stand alone then?" ..and Monsterous Regiment? | |||
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type. I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read. I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion. I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better). Isn't "Pyramids" stand alone then?..and Monsterous Regiment? " I’m terms of characters (EXCEPT DEATH) yes, but Small Gods is also geographically standalone, no other book goes to (or even mentions) Omnia | |||
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"Pratchett books, as a follow on from Douglas Adams became a huge part of my life. When he died, I genuinely cried, and I've never shed a tear for any other famous/celebrity type. I have a single horizontal shelf containing every book he's every written (in paperback only where possible) and it's nearly 2 and a half metres long. At the end, is The Shepherds Crown, and I'll never read it as I genuinely can't bear the thought there will never be any more Pratchett left to read. I love Vimes and the City Watch series, but my favourite is the only standalone book in the Discworld series, Small Gods. That has the best opening page of all, and it has some of the best quotes, particularly about Death and (obviously) Religion. I have a top 5 authors list clearly defined (and unchanging), I've got innumerable books from them all, but Pratchett is the only I have failed to get a signed copy from (other than Douglas Adams, and I *did* get to pour him a drink which is better)." I remember seeing Terry at the SF Worldcon in Glasgow (2005), going round all the bookstalls and autographing every one of his books on the shelves, I'm told that he also used to regularly do that at any bookshop he visited. Beside the obvious delight it would give readers to pick up a copy and find that "omg! it's one he autographed!", it was also intended to totally destroy any sell-on market for "rare autographed copy". His feeling was that if he did a book signing it was to say hello and thank you to his readers. Not to provide sell-on stock to the sort of person that just sees autographs as merchandise to make big bucks out of. I hope that you do one day spot a copy of Small Gods, in a charity chop or a jumble sale, and find that it is indeed one of the not-very-rare-at-all signed copies, selling at no premium whatsoever. A copy that maybe was always intended to make its way from Terry's hands to yours. | |||
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