Status Updates From Wyrd Sisters (Discworld, #6)

“Never mind what should be or what might be or what ought to be. It’s what things are that’s important.”
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“What I am saying is,” said Granny, firmly, “that we’ve got a king who is no worse than most and better than many and who’s got his head screwed on right…and the old king’s ghost has been laid to rest happy, there’s been an enjoyable coronation and, all in all, things are a lot more satisfactory than they might be. That’s what I’m saying.
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He took off the crown and turned it over and over in his hands. There wasn’t too much metal in it, but it felt heavy. He wondered how heavy it would get if you wore it all the time.
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Several sellers of hot meat pies and sausages in a bun had appeared from nowhere* and were doing a brisk trade.

* They always do, everywhere. No one sees them arrive. The logical explanation is that the franchise includes the stall, the paper hat and a small gas-powered time machine.

No samurai, no questing night, was ever dressed with as much ceremony.
Finally Granny drew herself up, surveyed her dark reflection in the glass, gave a thin little smile of approval, and left via the back door.
The air of menace was only slightly dispelled by the sound of her running up and down outside, trying to get her broomstick started.
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“…Greebo, he couldn’t help feeling, was a distinctly unusual cat. Most of the castle cats were either pampered pets or flat-eared kitchen and stable habitués... This cat, on the other hand, was its own animal. All cats give that impression, of course, but instead of the mindless animal self-absorption that passes for secret wisdom in the creatures, Greebo radiated genuine intelligence.
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This is by no means bad but I'm just not in thr mood. Listening on audio and I feel zero desire to hit play in the morning. Very Douglas Adam's vibe.