Terry Pratchett

"My advice is this. For Christ's sake, don't write a book that is suitable for a kid of 12 years old, because the kids who read who are 12 years old are reading books for adults. I read all of the James Bond books when I was about 11, which was approximately the right time to read James Bond books."

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Source: Terry Pratchett: 'If I'd known what a progressive brain disease could do for your PR profile I may have had one earlier'. Interview with Deborah Orr, www.independent.co.uk. November 29, 2008.

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Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett was a British author known for his satirical fantasy series 'Discworld', which explores complex themes through humor and wit.

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