When I am old I shall wear midnight.

Although she was aware that somewhere under her complicated strata of vests and petticoats there was some skin, that didn't mean to say she approved of it.

I reckon responsible behavior is something to get when you grow older. Like varicose veins.

It is true that words have power, and one of the things they are able to do is get out of someone’s mouth before the speaker has the chance to stop them.

In the first book of my Discworld series, published more than 26 years ago, I introduced Death as a character; there was nothing particularly new about this - death has featured in art and literature since medieval times, and for centuries we have had a fascination with the Grim Reaper.

If cats looked like frogs we'd realize what nasty, cruel little bastards they are. Style. That's what people remember.

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