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    Terry Pratchett, R.I.P.

    Terry Pratchett, the immensely popular British fantasy novelist whose more than 70 books include the series known as Discworld, died on Thursday at his home near Salisbury, England. He was 66.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/13/bo...&nlid=37795731

    Rest in peace, Sir Terry.
    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

    -- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery

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    Rest in Peace.
    Nancy



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    I imagine him smiling and enjoying one of the many worlds he created in his imagination! Fly amongst the stars dear sir!
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    Here's an excellent article on him, especially for folks who are wondering, "Who is Terry Pratchett?"

    http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/terry...witter_vulture
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    Thanks, Karen. That's a good one.
    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

    -- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery

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    Well, he's up in the overhead on the clacks. I wonder if he had his potato with him?

    (Sorry, 2 obscure discworld refs)
    The one eyed man in the kingdom of the blind wasn't king, he was stoned for seeing light.

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    Well I bet he had his Luggage.
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    So sad. And so young.
    Anne
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