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Well, it's such a nice change not to be asked what I meant by 42, what my favourite character is or whether I've read any Terry Pratchett. (snore...)

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The speaker welcomes a change from familiar questions about 42, favourite characters and Terry Pratchett. The closing snore signals weariness with that recurring list. The remark contrasts the present conversation with predictable prompts, suggesting how repetition can make an audience’s curiosity tiresome for the person answering.

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