I can't resist it - I have to be the first one to use his line from Wyrd Sisters - a knighthood will keep his ears warm in bed!

But seriously, folks - a well-deserved honour - I have read that various librarians and teachers have said that Sir PTerry has got kids into reading more than any other author - this has got to be a good thing!

So congratulations to Sir PTerry, The Marthter, Supreme God of the Discworld (and probably the Patrician in disguise, (or possibly Sam Vimes - the senior one, not the one with difficulties in cow-location))