Terry Pratchett: An Embuggerance - Page 2

H3LL · 14th May 2008, 01:17 AM

On the calendar.

Thanks.

Corpse Cruncher · 16th May 2008, 02:26 AM

As Terry's t-shirt said last night on THe One show... " Frankly I would prefer Alzheimer's to be the victim". That says it all perfectly.

H3LL · 20th May 2008, 01:04 AM

Radio show on now:

Radio 4

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Worm · 28th May 2008, 03:25 AM

Pterry was on BBC 'Breakfast' this morning talking about Alzheimer's, and he came across very well, although he did stumble in a few places. He is clearly approaching it with a great deal of resolve and humour.

sophia8 · 28th May 2008, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by Worm

Pterry was on BBC 'Breakfast' this morning talking about Alzheimer's, and he came across very well, although he did stumble in a few places. He is clearly approaching it with a great deal of resolve and humour.

Yes, I saw it too. I remember his line at the end, when he was discussing why he kept going on TV all the time to talk about having Alzheimers, when people would inevitably be watching him for signs of deterioration (and it was only when he mentioned it that I realised that I was doing just that):
"If people don't notice that you're bleeding, they won't offer you a bandage."

Darat · 7th October 2008, 04:17 AM

New article from TP regarding his Alzheimer's: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...ch-happen.html

Worm · 7th October 2008, 04:26 AM

And he was on 'Breakfast' again. Looking a bit thin, but pretty much ok, and he barely stumbled over his words at all. I didn't see the whole interview, but from what I saw he was very resolute in wanting to beat this thing as far as possible.

Blackadder · 7th October 2008, 04:44 AM

I have about 35 of his 43 novels, and I am thankful he wrote so many and they will always be here, even after he will not. As long as he can use his creativity and brilliance I hope he can write a few more, if he likes to do that.

14th May 2008, 01:17 AM	#41
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20th May 2008, 01:04 AM	#43
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28th May 2008, 03:25 AM	#44
Worm Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coldstream, Scotland Posts: 1,086	Pterry was on BBC 'Breakfast' this morning talking about Alzheimer's, and he came across very well, although he did stumble in a few places. He is clearly approaching it with a great deal of resolve and humour.
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28th May 2008, 04:02 AM	#45
sophia8 Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the dark, dark forest.... Posts: 2,254	Originally Posted by Worm Pterry was on BBC 'Breakfast' this morning talking about Alzheimer's, and he came across very well, although he did stumble in a few places. He is clearly approaching it with a great deal of resolve and humour. Yes, I saw it too. I remember his line at the end, when he was discussing why he kept going on TV all the time to talk about having Alzheimers, when people would inevitably be watching him for signs of deterioration (and it was only when he mentioned it that I realised that I was doing just that): "If people don't notice that you're bleeding, they won't offer you a bandage."
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7th October 2008, 04:17 AM	#46
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16th May 2008, 02:26 AM	#42
Corpse Cruncher Guest Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the great cooking pot in the sky. Posts: 3,811	As Terry's t-shirt said last night on THe One show... " Frankly I would prefer Alzheimer's to be the victim". That says it all perfectly.

7th October 2008, 04:26 AM	#47
Worm Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coldstream, Scotland Posts: 1,086	And he was on 'Breakfast' again. Looking a bit thin, but pretty much ok, and he barely stumbled over his words at all. I didn't see the whole interview, but from what I saw he was very resolute in wanting to beat this thing as far as possible.
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7th October 2008, 04:44 AM	#48
Blackadder Muse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 729	I have about 35 of his 43 novels, and I am thankful he wrote so many and they will always be here, even after he will not. As long as he can use his creativity and brilliance I hope he can write a few more, if he likes to do that.