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Oct 14, 2012 22:10

I can now say with complete certainty and truth I've shook the hand of a knight. Sir Terry Pratchett came to New York this weekend, and I was there in line to say hello ( Read more... )

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serrico October 15 2012, 22:38:18 UTC
That sounds like a fantastic experience. I'm jealous! *g* He's my favourite author, so I'd love him regardless, but he sounds like such a lovely person, too.

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hannahrorlove October 17 2012, 16:06:36 UTC
He was amazing - it's too bad nobody recorded the thing from start to finish, because there was this one bit where he talked about the word lagniappe, which I'd never heard of before but don't know how I managed without, because it's such a wonderful concept finally given form.

He also said he has the third Moist Von Lipwig book in the first draft, so he might come to Toronto to speak about the finished product. Here's hoping.

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roga October 17 2012, 00:37:07 UTC
That is just awesome. What an amazing experience. I hope I get to meet him someday.

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hannahrorlove October 17 2012, 16:07:38 UTC
He's not done writing yet, and while he'd be unlikely to travel to Israel anytime soon, seeing London with him as the linchpin of the trip wouldn't be unreasonable.

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