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Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Chaosphere on March 12, 2015, 05:32:15 PM
I am sure many of us here have read 1 or 2 of his books, and for some his books have meant a great deal indeed. He has passed away at too young an age, and it is a shame he did not live to see the inevitable film / TV conversions that his books will, I am sure, one day be treated to. A prolific and talented author, he was Knighted in 2009 for his contribution to literature. Taken away after fighting with Alzheimers since 2007, we lose one of our countries' most known and best selling authors.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/12/terry-pratchett-author-of-the-discworld-series-dies-aged-66

Rest in peace, Sir Pratchett.
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: BrotherTobious on March 12, 2015, 05:46:58 PM
Agreed Ben great writer made me howl with laughter again. They have  transferred to TV 3 of his books.

The end of the watch.

Sent from my Nexus 5
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Chaosphere on March 12, 2015, 05:53:34 PM
Ah, did not know that about the Films Toby... slipped under my radar, was expecting something spectacular a la Game of Thrones or LOTR from his work!
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: BrotherTobious on March 12, 2015, 06:05:09 PM
Quote from: Chaosphere;396262Ah, did not know that about the Films Toby... slipped under my radar, was expecting something spectacular a la Game of Thrones or LOTR from his work!


Sky did them some are better than others :)
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: JonnyAppleSeed on March 12, 2015, 06:06:20 PM
QuoteTERRY?
Who are you?
I THINK YOU KNOW.
Is it time?
YES.
Oh well....

Many an hour spent enjoying his work
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Tutonic on March 13, 2015, 06:20:14 PM
“DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, said Death. JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH.” - Good Omens

What a huge loss :(
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: sulky_uk on March 13, 2015, 06:47:25 PM
despite the daily mail being pump, one person did write this reply, now I havent read all the books so it may be a copy of something, but here goes

QuotePlacing his inside-out hand on Terry's shoulder, Death said, 'READY?' 'Actually, I'm feeling a bit peckish,' Terry answered. 'Don't I get any last requests? I mean, it's not as if I'm in a hurry... Besides, there's always a blinking queue, you know, up there,' he said, gesturing upwards. 'THE SANDS OF TIME WAIT FOR NO MAN,' replied Death. 'Go on,' Terry cajoled, 'Just this once. A quick detour on the journey there...grab a bite to eat?... I could murder a curry.' Stretching his mandible in a passable grin Death conceded, 'NO NEED.' Reaching into his robe he took out an hourglass and gave it a sharp tap, making the sand rush a little faster down the neck. 'I KNOW JUST THE PLACE AND, I CAN GUARANTEE, WE DON'T NEED TO QUEUE.' ....A small homage to a Great man. Rest in Peace, Sir Terry.

Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Jamoe on March 16, 2015, 07:06:20 PM
GNU Terry Pratchett

http://www.reddit.com/r/discworld/comments/2yt9j6/gnu_terry_pratchett/
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Gandalf on March 17, 2015, 03:48:56 PM
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clacks-overhead-gnu-terry/lnndfmobdoobjfcalkmfojmanbeoegab?hl=en-US

:)
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Jamoe on March 17, 2015, 11:40:55 PM
Quote from: Gandalf;396503https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clacks-overhead-gnu-terry/lnndfmobdoobjfcalkmfojmanbeoegab?hl=en-US

:)

gj Gandalf :)
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: BeeHive on April 23, 2015, 08:14:54 AM
R.I.P sir
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Snouty on July 21, 2015, 09:43:59 PM
Hnah!!
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: sulky_uk on July 21, 2015, 11:52:24 PM
???????
Title: Author Terry Pratchett Dies, Aged 66
Post by: Snouty on July 24, 2015, 10:54:13 AM
sulky those that hnah know know, your not familiar with the hnah lilac lads.
read pratchetts discworld book nightwatch. regards   Snouty       aka khorga,