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I'm not cruel, sir, I won't shoot you in the guts, but I will make you realize how much you took your toes for granted.
Terry Pratchett
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Terry Pratchett
Age: 66 †
Born: 1948
Born: April 28
Died: 2015
Died: March 12
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I commend my soul to any god that can find it.
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Ach, people are always telling us not to do things said Rob Anybody, that's how we ken the most interesting things to do.
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TV people in the UK... I'm getting on a lot better with them.
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Look, that's why there's rules, understand? So that you think before you break 'em.
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