What's this about fantasy? I thought Discworld was real (after all, Ankh-Morpork is twinned with Wincanton, and vice versa).

Admittedly some suspension of disbelief is required, but once you get past the basic concept of the Discworld and the diversity of its inhabitants including Igors and golems, as well as the werewolves etc mentioned by Sir Roger, the thoughts and actions of the inhabitants are pretty recognisable.

Terry Pratchett has made a huge contribution to the happiness of readers (well, to mine anyway) and I wish him well.

Kitty (who did meet him, once)