Terry Pratchett = The Greatest

Terry Pratchett, noted skeptic and author of the insanely great Discworld series of novels, has been sadly diagnosed with a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer's. In a typically classy nod to rational thought, he had this to say about his condition: "I know it's a very human thing to say 'Is there anything I can do,' but in this case I would only entertain offers from very high-end experts in brain chemistry." Read this essay on Pratchett's genius by Jon Blumenfeld, and take heart in knowing that Terry's still got a few books in him yet.