'So Much Universe, So Little Time': 23 Bits About The Life And Legacy Of Sir Terry Pratchett

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'So Much Universe, So Little Time': 23 Bits About The Life And Legacy Of Sir Terry Pratchett

Fans all over the world still mourn the loss of this amazing writer, whose irreverent humor and keen insight will be sorely missed. In honor of Sir Terry Pratchett, we have put together a little compilation of some of the most interesting facts about his life and work. So pour yourself a cup of tea, settle in, and join us for a look at the brilliant mind behind Discworld.   

If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett, then you know that he was a master of humor and wit. His writing was full of clever wordplay and one-liners that never failed to make us laugh. But what many people may not know is that Pratchett's life was just as funny as his books. From his early childhood all the way up to his final days, Pratchett never stopped making us smile. Let's take a look at some of the hilarious moments from Sir Terry's life. 

Keep reading to learn more about Sir Terry Pratchett, the late brilliant author of Discworld, dungeon master to some, and father to many.

LIFE AND LEGACY OF SIR TERRY PRATCHETT Pratchett grew up in Buckinghamshire's deep country. His childhood home didn't have any water. My father had to run a hosepipe every day or so to the house next door and fill up a little cistern that my mother would use in the scullery. We had gaslights, and every week or two my mother used to come home with a huge 90-volt dry battery that ran the radio. CRACKED.COM

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LIFE AND LEGACY OF SIR TERRY PRATCHETT PRATCHETT ORDERED HIS UNFINISHED MANUSCRIPTS TO BE CRUSHED BY A STEAMROLLER FOLLOWING HIS DEATH. And so it came to pass. The late author's hard drive was crushed by a steamroller named Lord Jericho in 2017. CRACKED.COM

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LIFE AND LEGACY OF SIR TERRY PRATCHETT On Ankh-Morpork and Captain Vimes. I can say to you that Ankh-Morpork is probably a cross between 17th century London and 20th century New York. Captain Vimes thinks like both the British and Americans think, i.e., you go to some other country but you bring with you your own cultural. baggage. CRACKED.COM

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LIFE AND LEGACY OF SIR TERRY PRATCHETT HE CARRIED HIS ILLNESS WITH HUMOR AND WIT. And he still continued writing, publishing a a total of nine Discworld books While dealing with his condition. A year after his Alzheimer's diagnosis, he said of his journey: There is a rumour going around that I have found God. 0 think this is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys. CRACKED.COM

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LIFE AND LEGACY OF SIR TERRY PRATCHETT PRATCHETT OFTEN USED SATIRE IN HIS FANTASY WORK. While his books were mostly light and humorous, he touched on serious philosophies and issues like religion, xenophobia, international relations, and gender identity. Some of his storylines also parodied everyone from Lovecraft to Shakespeare. CRACKED.COM

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