I'm interested in mythology generally, but India has no special place in my heart - although Hindu gods seem a lot more fun.

Death was standing behind a lectern, poring over a map. He looked at Mort as if he wasn’t entirely there. You haven't heard of the bayof mante, have you? He said. “No, sir,” said Mort. Famous shipwreck there. “Was there?” there will be, said Death, if I can find the damn place.

It is a long-cherished tradition among a certain type of military thinker that huge casualties are the main thing. If they are on the other side then this is a valuable bonus.

The author can always delve into his own personality and find aspects of himself with which he can dress his characters.

Certainly the Americans want to buy rights, but have no idea what to do with them.

Modesty is only arrogance by stealth.

I think that sick people in Ankh-Morpork generally go to a vet. It's generally a better bet. There's more pressure on a vet to get it right. People say "it was god's will" when granny dies, but they get angry when they lose a cow.