Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett stood at a height of about 1.73 meters (5 feet 8 inches).

Terry Pratchett was 17 years old when he wrote "The Carpet People." The novel was first published in 1971.

In 1971 with the book Carpet people, The first discworld book was published in 1983

Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett co-wrote the book "Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch." It is a humorous novel that follows an angel and a demon working together to prevent the apocalypse.

Terry Pratchett had one daughter named Rhianna Pratchett.

Throughout his plays Shakespeare extols the virtues of marriage. He shows us all kinds of marriages--marriages in the process of forming, stable marriages, and marriages in trouble.

In Benedick and Beatrice he presents people who are cynical about marriage and shows them won over to its merits. In Juliet, Ann Page and Hermia we see women who are faced with unwanted arranged marriages, and Portia in Merchant of Venice, Imogen and Sylvia all face unwanted suitors in the persons of Cloten and Thurio, Morocco and Aragon. But Shakespeare constantly affirms that the greatest happiness arises when women are allowed to choose their mates, as all of these women do. Even though Portia is constrained by the casket game, the result is the result she desires to her happiness.

Men, however, are to be satisfied with the women fate sends them. Nowhere is this more clearly shown than in All's Well that Ends Well. Bertram objects to the marriage arranged for him but we have no sympathy for him. His duty is to carry on and be a good husband to Helena. Likewise we have little sympathy for Angelo in Measure for Measure when he is forced to marry Mariana. And Sebastian in Twelfth Night is approved for going along with a marriage to a woman he has never met before, just because she insists upon it.

Marriage is sometimes marred in Shakespeare by the jealousy of one of the parties. With Adriana in Comedy of Errors, this is a nuisance, but in Othello and Postumus and Leontes it is downright dangerous. The accepted wisdom in Shakespeare's day about the likelihood of wives to stray and the jealousy of husbands seems extremely silly these days, and it seemed silly to Shakespeare. Almost all jealousy in Shakespeare is unfounded, and the virtuous spouses do not engage in it.

There is a certain amount of adultery. Goneril in King Lear is an example, as is Queen Margaret in Henry VI Part II, and Antony in Antony and Cleopatra. In the cases of Margaret and Antony, the marriages they are unfaithful to are political matches not the product of their affections. Shakespeare seems to be more tolerant of adultery in these marriages than in the case of Goneril, who had apparently chosen Albany.

On the other hand, Shakespeare holds fidelity in marriage up as a shining virtue. Desdemona is a particular example of a wife so true to her husband that she will not do him wrong even after he has murdered her. We also see this in fourteen year old Juliet saying "Shall I speak ill of him who is my husband?" Juliet knows her duty as a wife and she matures immeasurably when she accepts it.

And that leads us to the problematic Taming of the Shrew. Kate's final speech would seem to hold up the subservient wife as a model to be imitated. Shakespeare did indeed hold fidelity in marriage (not just sexual fidelity, but holding true to one's spouse) as most important--that is apparent throughout the plays. But at the same time he had a high standard for husbands as well, a standard which all too many of the husbands he created failed to meet. It is unfortunate that we do not hear a speech like Kate's describing how men should bow to the needs and wishes of their wives, because Shakespeare clearly believed that too.

The Hogfather, The Colour of Magic/The Light Fantastic as the Colour of Magic on screen and Going Postal all done as Sky TV productions.

You have also had Wyrd Sisters and Soul Music made as animations by Cosgrove Hall in 1996.

Non-Discworld novels made for screen have been Truckers made by Cosgrove Hall as a stop motion animation in 1992, Johnny and the Dead made by ITV in 1995 as a TV serial. Johnny and the Bomb was made by BBC1 in 2006 as a three part adaption.

The character with a horse named Binky in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series is Death, one of the main characters in the series. Binky is a white horse with glowing blue eyes that can traverse dimensions and is one of Death's main modes of transportation.

The turtles name is The Great A'Tuin.

Death decides to take on an apprentice and chooses Mort. He expects his (Death's) adopted daughter Ysabelle and Mort to get married but they hate each other. Mort is sent out on the 'Duty' and suceeds in totally changing history. Meanwhile, Death goes missing and leaves Mort to sort everything out, including the things he didn't teach him. Read it to find out more!

Terry Pratchett's inspiration for the Discworld series came from a mix of sources, including fantasy literature, mythology, folklore, and real-world issues. He often used the series to satirize elements of society and explore philosophical themes in a comedic and fantastical setting.

After "The Colour of Magic" by Sir Terry Pratchett, you should read "The Light Fantastic," which is the second book in the Discworld series and continues the adventures of the inept wizard Rincewind and the tourist Twoflower.

Some Terry Pratchett books are illustrated, particularly editions aimed at younger readers or special anniversary editions. The Discworld Emporium also sells illustrated editions of some of the Discworld novels.

You can find Terry Pratchett books in braille online through websites like the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled or organizations like the Braille Institute. You can also check with specialized braille bookstores or libraries that offer braille materials for purchase or borrowing.

Terry Pratchett had an estimated net worth of around $40 million before he passed away in 2015. His wealth was primarily accumulated through his successful career as a writer, particularly his internationally acclaimed Discworld series.

Rincewind is a key character in the Discworld series, known for his bad luck and bumbling nature, which often leads him into hilarious and dangerous situations. He serves as a vehicle for satire and meta-commentary on classic fantasy tropes. While not always central to the main plotlines, his presence provides comic relief and a unique perspective on the world of Discworld.

No, Sir Terry Pratchett and JK Rowling have not collaborated on any projects. They are both widely successful authors in their own right, known for their distinct writing styles and series.

Sir Terry Pratchett refers to the Nac Mac Feegle, also known as the Wee Free Men, in his Discworld series. They are a group of tiny, hard-drinking, blue-faced, rowdy, and fiercely independent fae creatures who are known for their loyalty and bravery. They often appear in the Tiffany Aching series to assist the protagonist in her adventures.

Terry Pratchett was a press officer for nuclear power stations when he worked for the CEGB. Reading the early books of the Discworld series, he makes a joke about writing about his experiences there, if he thought that people would believe it.

Sir Terry Pratchett has sold over 85 million books in the UK. His books, including the Discworld series, have been highly popular and continue to be sought after by readers worldwide.

His first job was for a local newspaper. In his early Discworld books at the beginning where there is a bit about the author, he writes; he got his first job as a reporter for a local paper and a few hours later saw his first corpse,job experience meaning something in those days. After doing everything in provincial journalism, except covering the Saturday football, he worked for the Central Electricity Generating Board as press officer for three nuclear power stations. He'd write a book about his experiences if he thought people would believe it.