It seems like there are only deaths, deaths and more deaths on this world

Perhaps the world is slowly collapsing, starting with the demise of certain notable figures... R.I.P., Mr. Pratchett, even though i hadn't read any of your stuff, and hardly known or heard anything about you other than your name...

Well, were should I begin? There are lots of very fond memories to share: Childhood memories of colourful covers. Reading Sourcery and Equal Rites when I was twelvish and not getting the humor. Finally starting to read his novels seriously for taking my A-levels in English, when we had to pick a special topic and I chose him because Tolkien was already taken. My first graphic novel was a version of Mort. I actually hated the first Discworld computer game because it was ridicously difficult. I loved the last one (Noir) and writing a review for it is on my eternal todo list. He was the only author I ever met in person at a book signing, and even though we only had a brief talk I have to confirm that he was a very genial person. Every year I dig out some Discworld novels and read them, so I guess this makes them the books I spend most of my reading time on. And I think I learned a lot about English by doing so. Today I bought Thief of Time, the one novel I had sworn myself to save for when he died, and as I started reading it I thought that it was a great choice.

As tragic as his death might be, I cannot help but still smile in memory of him, probably because he was such an optimistic person, something which shines through in all of his novels, and I guess this makes them such a great read: You will always find something in them to lift you up, to make you smile. And the funniest thing of all is that there are still a couple of deep thoughts to be found too.

So, all I can say is: Thanks Terry! I will honour you by keeping up the spirit and enjoying your legacy with a laughing and a crying eye.