There can be no better grounding for a lifetime as an author than to see humanity in all its various guises through the lens of the reporter for the town. Terry Pratchett authorgroundguise Change image and share on social
If it wasn't for the fun and money, I really don't know why I'd bother. Terry Pratchett botherfunmoney Change image and share on social
Tolkien is eminently filmable, I think. 'The Lord of the Rings' is intensely... landscaped. But 'Discworld' is about dialogue, which is one reason why it might be hard to film. Terry Pratchett dialoguediscworldeminently Change image and share on social
Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon. Terry Pratchett barrelcenturycombat share on social
It seems sensible to me that we should look to the medical profession, that over the centuries has helped us to live longer and healthier lives, to help us die peacefully among our loved ones in our own home without a long stay in God's waiting room. Terry Pratchett centurydiegod share on social
I don't think about the end game. I've got lots to occupy my mind. It's the rage that keeps me going. Terry Pratchett endgamehave Change image and share on social
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. Terry Pratchett builddayfire Change image and share on social
In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded. Terry Pratchett beginexplode Change image and share on social
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance. Terry Pratchett baddangeroushalf Change image and share on social
