Article by Terry Pratchett

[quantum_witch]

If the mod chooses, feel free to delete this post.

While this may not speak directly of GO, it is about - and by - one of its creators, and the issue is deeply important and should not be ignored. Sir Terry deserves to be heard in every comm dedicated to his works.

'I intend, before the endgame looms, to die sitting in a chair in my own garden with

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[last_archangel]

Such a statement makes me want to simultaneously weep and smile. God bless that man.

[smokexscribbles]

Neil just linked to this on Twitter. It made me cry.

[sirius_luva]

OMFG Neil Gaiman has Twitter?! That may be the one thing on Earth that could persuade me to join. Can I view it even if I'm not a member?

*hands you tissue* I teared up too. God bless Terry Pratchett, and may he die the way he wishes to. And when Death finally comes for him, I suspect Sir Pratchett will greet him as an old friend, and give him a ham sandwich with the mustard in. And what comes after that? I'm so fond of quoting this line of both Pratchett's and Gaiman's: it's up to him.

*raises glass [of sparkling apple juice, since I'm a minor] to Sir Terry Pratchett*

[smokexscribbles]

*accepts* Thanks. On the one hand, I'd rather see Terry going gracefully than, well, letting it drag out. On the other hand, I just can't believe he's actually going to die at some point. It's so awful to think about.

Neil's twitter is at (twitter.com/neilhimself)

[sirius_luva]

On the one hand, I'd rather see Terry going gracefully than, well, letting it drag out. On the other hand, I just can't believe he's actually going to die at some point. It's so awful to think about.

Me too. :'( *sigh*

Thank you!

[tyrotheterrible]

Goddamn, I love this man.

I really hope he's got a book or two left in him before he heads out. And when he goes, we'll be standing at the threshold waving goodbye.

[quantum_witch]

He may be an atheist, but I think he gives credit to the good thoughts others can send him. Mine are sending a lot.