Pratchett, Terry -- Discworld No. 14, Lords and Ladies (1992)

Dave — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:23:48 +0000

The shortest unit of time in the multiverse is the New York Second, defined as the period of time between the traffic lights turning green and the cab behind you honking.

Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) English author
Discworld No. 14, Lords and Ladies (1992)
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Comden, Betty -- “New York, New York” (song) [with Adolph Green] (1944)

Dave — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:35:50 +0000

New York, New York — a helluva town,
The Bronx is up, but the Battery’s down,
The people ride in a hole in the ground:
New York, New York — it’s a helluva town.

Betty Comden (1917-2006) Actress, comedian, screenwriter, lyricist
“New York, New York” (song) [with Adolph Green] (1944)
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(Source (Audio)). Composed for the musical On the Town, tune by Leonard Bernstein.

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Pratchett, Terry -- Discworld No. 14, Lords and Ladies (1992)

Comden, Betty -- “New York, New York” (song) [with Adolph Green] (1944)