#happy birthday terry

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

Neil Gaiman, co-author of Good Omens:

My first encounter with Terry Pratchett was The Colour of Magic, as read on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. I was a young journalist and I reached out to his publisher for an interview, and thus became the first journalist to interview Terry Pratchett, in Bertorelli's Italian restaurant, in Gower Street. (We remembered it as a Chinese Restaurant in Goodge Street, demonstrating either the fallibility of memory or our fondness for Chinese food.) We became friends.

I was lucky enough to read Terry's books as he wrote them, to become one of his beta readers, and then to collaborate with him. Terry had a brilliant eye for the places where reality and narrative tradition intersect: he had a science fiction writer's mind, let loose on a fantasy world, and he loved to explain and show how things came to be. The last time we saw each other he told me I had to read a book about feeding Nelson's navy – and I still wonder, had he lived, about the Discworld novel he would have written, about ships, and naval battles and all, and the lessons he would have taught us. Because at his best, Terry was a teacher. The kind who makes you laugh while simultaneously realising that everything you have taken for granted so far is utterly wrong. I miss him.

[fdelopera]

Friendly reminder on Terry Pratchett Day that Pterry wrote Maskerade, a work of Phantom of the Opera fanfic that you absolutely should read. Truly it's my favorite published phanfic (not that I read a lot of phanfic, but Maskerade is my go-to).

As with most Pterry novels, my favorite character is DEATH. I love how bemused he is with these living creatures -- they are an endless source of confused fascination for him. He's a benevolent figure, much more of a Guide than a Grim Reaper.

Here's an excerpt from Maskerade. GNU Terry Pratchett.

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In the reeds, a swan was dying. Or was due to die. There was, however, an unforeseen snag.

Death sat down on the bank.

NOW LOOK, he said, I KNOW HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO GO. SWANS SING JUST ONCE, BEAUTIFULLY, BEFORE THEY DIE. THAT’S WHERE THE WORD ‘SWANSONG’ ORIGINATES. IT IS VERY MOVING. NOW, LET US TRY THIS AGAIN…

He produced a tuning fork from the shadowy recesses of his robe and twanged it on the side of his scythe.

THERE’S YOUR NOTE…

'Uh-uh,’ said the swan, shaking its head.

WHY MAKE IT DIFFICULT?

'I like it here,’ said the swan.

THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.

'Did you know I can break a man’s arm with a blow of my wing?’

HOW ABOUT IF I GET YOU STARTED? DO YOU KNOW 'MOONLIGHT BAY’?

'That’s no more than a barbershop ditty! I happen to be a swan!’

'LITTLE BROWN JUG’? Death cleared his throat. HA HA HA, HEE HEE HEE, LITTLE-

'That’s a song?’ The swan hissed angrily and swayed from one crabbed foot to the other. 'I don’t know who you are, sirrah, but where I come from we’ve got better taste in music.’

REALLY? WOULD YOU CARE TO SHOW ME AN EXAMPLE?

'Uh-uh!’

DAMN.

'Thought you’d got me there, didn’t you,’ said the swan. 'Thought you’d tricked me, eh? Thought I might unthinkingly give you a couple of bars of the Pedlar’s Song from Lohenshaak, eh?’

I DON’T KNOW THAT ONE.

The swan took a deep, laboured breath.

'That’s the one that goes “Schneide meinen eigenen Hals-” ’

THANK YOU, said Death. The scythe moved.

'Bugger!’

A moment later the swan stepped out of its body and ruffled fresh but slightly transparent wings.

'Now what?’ it said.

THAT’S UP TO YOU. IT’S ALWAYS UP TO YOU.

[dorianthedoll]

it's terry's birthday! happy birthday terry 🥳🥳🥳

[lifelinebooks]

He was one of the best writers of our time. Happy birthday Terry 😔

[tyrograph]

Happy birthday, sir.

[michaeldrawrrett]

"It went by the name of the Luggage. Why it consented to be owned by Rincewind was something only the Luggage knew, and it wasn't telling, but no other item in the entire chronicle of travel accessories had quite such a history of mystery and grievous bodily harm." My right wrist hurt like Buggery today, so please enjoy A left-handed Luggage to mark what would have been Terry Pratchett's 75th birthday

[beatrixacs]

Happy Birthday, Terry Pratchett

[acy-art]

another birthday gift..... this time for my good pal @panspy of Terry McGinnis and Carrie Kelly on a stakeout !

I had fun trying to replicate the background art style in medibang! I deffo learned a lot :)

[pink-tea]

irresistible { kang taehyun }

☆ pairing: kang taehyun x gn! reader

☆minors dni

☆ rating: 18+, nsfw

☆ warnings: dom! reader, sub! taehyun, handjob, use of "baby" as a petname once, minor cum eating, minor nipple play, praise,

☆ summary: your boyfriend taehyun's just so pretty, how could you possibly resist?? thinking about jerking taehyun off and having him remind you who he belongs to

nsfw thirst/headcanon!!

ღ sitting with taehyun on your shared couch, leaning back as he sits in the space between your legs

ღ he’s watching some boring movie that you honestly haven’t been paying attention to the past 30 minutes it’s been on

ღ if anything you’ve been more focused on the boy in front of you, dyed hair tickling your face as he leans back into you

ღ your boyfriend must be either oblivious or dangerously relaxed around you, cause it seems that he can’t pick up on your maddening frustration

ღ he just looks so pretty, it makes you want to touch him, makes you want to remind him that he’s yours to keep and use

ღ it's his day off, he's not wearing any makeup and his hair is pushed out of his eyes by a pink headband you got him 2 months ago

ღ he's in an oversized t-shirt and loose shorts, and there's a voice at the back of your head that wants to hear him moan as your hand works underneath them

ღ you know it’s mean to disturb him while he’s watching the movie so intently, completely relaxed in your arms and at your mercy

ღ but at the same time you were never one to control your impulses, so with devilish intent, you leaned forward to place a kiss on the side of taehyun’s neck

ღ he flinched before relaxing at the realization that it was just you, reaching to hold your hand and giving you a silent smile before returning his attention back on the screen

ღ he probably just thought you were bored and feeling affectionate, taking your kisses as something innocent rather than something to disarm him

ღ so you continue, feeling the warmth of his palm around yours as you trail your lips down his neck

ღ his shirt hangs loosely off his shoulder, and it gives the perfect opportunity to trail your lips over the soft skin

ღ it's at this point where you feel taehyun start to catch on, his body stiffening as you leave butterfly kisses along the sensitive flesh

ღ "what are you up to?" he mumbles, obviously baffled by your sex drive during a moment where you were supposed to just sit in each other's presence

ღ "nothin', just relax," you reply softly, giving taehyun's hand one last squeeze before your hand shyly tugs at the bottom of his shirt

ღ "you seriously couldn't wait?" he scolds before gasping softly, your fingers trailing over the expanse of his slim waist

ღ "couldn't wait, i want you now," you hum, letting your palm run flat along his stomach, feeling the toned yet slim muscle

ღ "what, you don't want it?" you ask, your other hand starting to creep up his shirt

ღ "tell me you don't want it and i'll stop," you promise, hands stilling against his warm skin (is he heating up?), one on his abs as the other's close to tugging at his sensitive nipples

ღ there's a brief pause before taehyun timidly shakes his head, strands of pink tickling your nose lightly

ღ "i want it..."

ღ you smile, placing another kiss against his shoulder as you finally take one of his nipples between your fingers, twisting the bud as taehyun's whole body shudders against you

ღ "tell me how bad you want it," you order into his ear, nipping at the lobe and watching him flinch at the sensation

ღ "want it bad!" he groans, brows furrowed and still so shy to admit that his own sex drive is almost always ready to match up with yours

ღ "yeah?" you coo, sliding your other hand to finally reach below the string of tae's boxers

ღ he lets out a startled moan as you palm over his half-hard cock, your touch sending sparks down his spine as his head falls back to land on your shoulder

ღ "been wanting you ever since you walked into this room looking all pretty just for me," you hum, meeting taehyun's gaze, eyes big and staring up at you with confusion

ღ "all i did was—mhn—was wash my face and throw on some clothes," he whined, eyes turning glossy and pleading as he twitches in your hold

ღ "don't you know what you do to me, pretty boy? you drive me crazy with just a single look," you tease, shutting down any of his protests by quickly taking his lips into a kiss made messy by the weird angle

ღ the kiss is cut off by taehyun's open-mouthed cry as you squeeze the head of his now fully erect cock, his warm breath fanning against your neck and cheek

ღ your fist is twisting and pumping over taehyun's length at a steady pace, lewd sounds of squelching and soft moans filling the room as precum seeps out of his tip

ღ you pinch one of nipples to remind him of your other hand, and soon taehyun's arching against you with a broken "f-fuck!"

ღ "taehyun, baby," you start, the sound of your voice making your boyfriend open his eyes to look at you (he hadn't noticed he closed them)

ღ "ye—ah!—yes?" he grits out, hips stuttering every time your thumb swipes over his weeping head

ღ "you know i love owning pretty things," you state, watching taehyun nod his head, eyes fighting to stay open as you interchange the pace of your first around him

ღ "and you're very pretty, so very pretty, kang taehyun," you praise, hearing the high pitched whimper you force out of him as one of his hands tries to claw at your back for support

ღ "makes me wanna own you, have you all to myself," you breathe, removing your hand from his nipple to harshly grab his pretty face, watching his face contort into a mix between pain and pleasure as you manhandle him

ღ "are you mine?" you ask finally, speeding up the hand around taehyun's messy dick and watching the way he fights to throw his head back in your grasp

ღ he nods, crying out something you can't seem to understand as you jerk him off near his orgasm

ღ harshly, you squeeze his throbbing tip, making him cry out so desperately that the sound sends sparks straight to your clit

ღ "answer me," you hiss, shaking his head in your grasp to make sure his attention is focused on you

ღ he nods with a broken sob, tears welling up in his eyes because he know he can't cum until you're satisfied with his behavior

ღ "yes yes yes fuckk yes, i'm yours!" he rambles, throwing his head back onto your shoulder to bite at your neck the moment you release him

ღ smiling at his obedience, you grab him by the back of his neck to lead him into one more kiss before you're twisting your wrist around him in a way you know he just can't handle

ღ "then show me just how pretty you looked all whored out like this," you say before swallowing his loud moans and cries with a kiss, eyes open as you watch his flutter shut as his orgasm hits

ღ his hips stutter and he squirms in your hold, cum shooting out onto your hand and on his shorts

ღ you help him ride out his orgasm before he's whining against your lips at the overstimulation, to which you finally take your hand off his dick and take it out to wipe off somewhere

ღ to your surprise and delight, taehyun grabs your hand before you can waste his cum, licking up the fluid and sucking on your fingers as he looks up at you with mischievous eyes

ღ "am i still pretty?" he asks teasingly, releasing the last of your fingers from his mouth with an erotic 'pop!’

ღ "irresistible," you groan, taehyun's laughter ringing in your ears as you tackle him down onto the sofa cushions for a proper round

[julieemarine]

Just found out in two months, Terry McGinnis will be born.

EDIT: I was a year off. My bad, y’all! We still have six days left, though!

[boydswan]

Happy birthday, Terrence Malick! [Nov. 30, 1943] 🌿 · Badlands (1973) · Days of Heaven (1978) · The Thin Red Line (1998) · The New World (2005) · The Tree of Life (2011) · To the Wonder (2012) · Knight of Cups (2015) · Song to Song (2017) · Voyage of Time (2016) · A Hidden Life (2019)

[snoozebin]

💐 | 君が好きだ 君が好きだ

happy taehyun day !! — 🌸

• kang tae hyun.

[jasontoddenthusiastt]

Happy birthday Terry!

Hope your day is Schwayyyyy 😜🤙🏻 <- from a cringe future 41 year old lol

Batman Beyond (1999) | Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)

[pratchettquotes]

Happy Birthday, Sir Terry.

It was later that the story of Windle Poons really came to an end, if "story" means all that he did and caused and set in motion. In the Ramtop village where they dance the real Morris dance, for example, they believe that no one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away--until the clock he wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone's life, they say, is only the core of their actual existence.

Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man

[laf-outloud]

ellehtee

Enjoy some serotonin, courtesy of Laura Terry and the wonderful show that brought all these people together, Walker: Independence!

[reflectismo]

One of my favourite photographs of Paul McCartney, just for its pure candidness, which manages to encapsulate much of who he is: a man with an endless fascination and love for music.