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Hundreds of such references have been collected in the annotated pratchett file apf. The pratchett quote file pqf is a collection of oneliners, catchphrases, quotes, bits of dialogue, and running gags, all culled from terry pratchett s novels and other writings. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. The long war by pratchett, terry author hardcover jun1820 terry pratchett on.
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