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.

I can see we're going to get along like a house on fire," said Miss Tick. "There may be no survivors.

History, contrary to popular theories, is kings and dates and battles.

All tapes left in a car for more than about a fortnight metamorphose into Best of Queen albums.

Do you know how wizards like to be buried?" "Yes!" "Well, how?" Granny Weatherwax paused at the bottom of the stairs. "Reluctantly.

Fascism may be good at making the trains run on time, but you wouldn't like some of the destinations.

I have a living will and I have friends, and I have money and I have hope.