Have just watched part one of Terry's Living with Alzheimers documentary- was very touched.
I am a 30yr old hopeful writer and sent Terry a letter around 15yrs ago asking how to be a successful author and if we would ever hear of Rincewind again? (before Interesting Times was published!).
I received a very nice reply telling me that there was no set formula to writing, and that you 'just have to work at it every day', words that I pass on to my children as much as possible.
So thanks again Terry for those inspiring words and best wishes for the future.
I've just finished watching the documentary on BBC2. My God! How inspirational? I've been a lover of Discworld books for many many years. I often fall asleep with the echoes of a discworld novel ringing around my imagination. I couldn't imagine my life without my dose of Pratchett to keep me company. I am passing that wisdom onto my son. We think he has a mild form of dyslexia, so he's enjoying audio books. He's presently hooked on Wintersmith and is eager for more. If Terry can pass through the generations his wonder of the written word, then that would be a gift in itself. But if he can pass on more knowledge about Alzeimers, then many thousands would be eternally grateful I know it! I applaud and admire his contributions to this mystifying condition. God bless you Terry. We're all right there beside and behind you!!! 