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Terry Pratchett

(1948--), SF author, Small Gods

He says gods like to see an atheist around. Gives them something to aim at.

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Terry Pratchett

(1948--), SF author, Small Gods The trouble with being a god is that you've got no one to pray to. www.english-slang.com

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Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett (1948--), Mort

"It would seem that you have no useful skill or talent whatsoever," he said. "Have you thought of going into teaching?" www.english-slang.com

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