It is at this point that normal language gives up, and goes and has a drink.

The pen is mightier than the sword ... if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp.

Legends don't have to make sense. They just have to be beautiful. Or at least interesting.

I get it,' said the prisoner. 'Good Cop, Bad Cop, eh?' If you like.' said Vimes. 'But we're a bit short staffed here, so if I give you a cigarette would you mind kicking yourself in the teeth?

Granddad was superstitious about books. He thought that if you had enough of them around, education leaked out, like radioactivity.

I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?" Death thought about it. CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

Journalism makes you think fast. You have to speak to people in all walks of life. Especially local journalism.