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“And it’d be very hard to make up something as strange as the Dutch tulipmania in the seventeenth century, for example. Or the mysterious case of Thomas Clapper. Or the entire civic history of Seattle, Washington.”

Quote by Stephen Briggs

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Stephen Briggs (born 1951) is a British writer, playwright, and actor, best known for adapting Terry Pratchett's Discworld series for the stage. Born in Oxfordshire, England, he began his career in theater and later focused on literary adaptations. Collaborating closely with Pratchett, Briggs brought multiple Discworld novels to live performance, including 'The Colour of Magic' and 'Mort.' He also contributed to audiobooks and radio dramas, and wrote guides to the series. His work has been performed worldwide, earning acclaim from fans and critics. Briggs remains active in writing and performance, celebrated for bridging fantasy literature and theater. more

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