Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Happy Birthday to Meeeee
(I'm not exactly sure WHERE this image came from. Andrew, from my agent's office, sent this to me this morning. Haven't a clue where he found it, but it is AWESOME.)
Hullo there.
It's my 38th birthday.
First of all, thank you for all the birthday wishes I've been reading online. You care, you really care... sniffle... It almost made up for the fact that I will have no birthday cake today, and I have no one to sing me happy birthday. But that's fine. That's okay. I was woken up this morning by a birthday text, which would have started my day off with a smile were it not for the fact that the text was from O2, my phone provider...
Even so, thank you, O2. It's nice to know you care.
Before you feel TOO sorry for me, I celebrated my birthday last Saturday, when we combined it with a Halloween party because three of my nieces will be down the country on Halloween night. So, y'know... my birthday was hijacked by three princesses and a pirate. But that's fine.
So, what did I GET for my birthday? I shall tell you. I got a remote controlled toy car! From my brother and sisters! They got me a remote controlled toy car! Yes! They did! For no reason! For no reason I can possibly comprehend, they got me a remote controlled toy car! Thank you, brother and sisters! Just what I've always wanted but could never put into words! Joy of joys!
So, after picking myself up from the floor, it was my mother's turn to give me the present from my folks. It was a shirt! A shirt! A blue shirt! But not just any kind of blue shirt! A blue denim shirt! DENIM! The most awesome material you could possibly make a shirt FROM! A blue denim shirt!
Truly, I am blessed. It's not like when their birthdays come around I buy them computers or TVs or designer handbags. Nope. That's not what happens at all.
So you wait, my family! You just wait till your birthdays roll around again! You cannot BEGIN to guess what WONDER of a present I shall be buying you!
Joy of joys!
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1 – 200 of 4756 Newer› Newest»HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!
HAPPY DEATHDAY SKULDUGGERY!
No cake? What? The minions would have happily made it for you! :O
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!!!!!!!!!!!
O2 is also MY phone provider. :)
TOP 10!!!!
GO TO MEH BLOG
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!
Happy Birthday Derek!!
I'm on O2 as well!!
I am really jealous of the Toy car!!
I want one!!
Also, that picture is SO COOL!!
Hey, Star!
So are denim shirts cool now?
If this comment doesn't post..
Why is everyone on O2? It's making me feel larry :(
Derek...
I was wondering...
Since you are so brilliant and witty and epic and awesome, will you be doing a Halloween short story this year if you have the time?
Maybe it can be centred on China, give us an idea of what she is up to... Just a thought.
I wonder when people are going to start trying to get Derek to comment for this...
Hmm..I better start...
Derek, you should post a comment, so I can prove to my brother you are amazing and witty etc.
Happy bday Golden God!
still in mah requiem ball dress ^o^
gonna call it a birthday dress now...
I'll sing you happy birthday! And bake a cake!!! Well, that is, if I could bake... But HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Derek you should totally comment!!
Also I got my hair streaked with blonde today, thoughts? Derek, would you like to start? What do you think of my new style?
DEEEREEEECK! Hi everyone! *tackle hugs, misses and splats into mud*
BECAUSE O2 IS AMAZIGGLE!
. . . Actually, because that's what my phone was on when I got it.
HEY LUNA!!
*hugs*
*gets covered in mud*
How're you?!
I have the strangest feeling you have heard this already. Ah well, it's never old...
Happy birthday Derek!! Thank you for coming to Cheltenham!
-C'S'xxx
I'm good! Haven't been here for ages...
WHEEE
OPPA GANGAM STYLE
I agree! You should comment!
O2 is EPIC
I have O2 unlimited!!
Best deal EVER!!
Hey Star! Hey NJ! Hey Luna!
*hugs all*
See, Derek, my brother thinks he's all right now, because you haven't said anything...
Can't let him think he's right...
I just changed into a denim shirt, just for you ^.^
Please? On my birthday last year you wished me a happy birthday on bookwitch and I need to return the favor >.<
You can't let Ieni's brother win, Derek!
This is the point where Derek spins on his spinney chair and laughs manically whilst watching us suffer..
FINE. Be a meanie poopie-pants then :<
*cries* I have to go soon!
And then he just laughs some more, realising how much we know him
Omg Luna, you called me Ieni!
You're just...amazing!
*hugs appreciatively*
Happy Birthday!
I hope someone bought you a stick :-)
what do other people call you? *is confused*
Happy Birthday Derek!!
Happy Death Day Skulduggery!!
*Cough*Halloween Short Story!*cough*
Or if he was feeling really moody he'd be thinking 'I've just written an entire post for you...and you still want more!'
MOAR.
http://smilepanic.com/wp-content/uploads/MOAR8.jpg
I am listening to 'inspector gadget' theme tune flute beatboxing
OPPA GANDALF STYLE!
hello?
peoples???
ELVES?
where are you? :'(
I am here!!
Sorry was texting my friend!
yay! *flings cookies out to cheering crowd. Of one.*
Happy Birthday!!
And those sound like... er, well, perfectly awesome birthday presents. I mean, what WOULD one possibly give someone as awesome as you? It makes one think long and hard and come up with something... something wonderful, yet simple.
(I figured out years ago that if I wanted something cool for my birthday, or anything at all for that matter, I need to buy my own gifts. It's worked out well.)
*munches on cookie*
COOKIES FTW!!
*leaves some cookies for Derek*
like sandy clause!
Maybe if we leave out enough cookies, Derek will comment *Leaves out cookies*
Derek, if you are here, please comment- I have to go in four minutes :O
You should read some of the messages we've been tweeting for you!! It's our eternal mission to make you aware of the twitter fanbase :D
I would ask for books for my birthday.
Specifically, Skulduggery Pleasant books :D
THE SPARROW FLIES SOUTH FOR WINTER!
There's a twitter fan-base??? How did I not know f this???
@Fuzzyk Who are you on twitter?!
OMG I AM ON TWITTER!!
I'm @MissNJMaverick, do I know you? Have I spoken to you?
LUNA THERE IS A HUGE SP TWITTER FANBASE!!
WHAT THE SCAPEGRACE???
btw I am going to follow you now NJ >:)
Hahaha it's @teentinymonster! I finally got my phone to let me comment!! I need to change my username etc but yaaay that it works! :D
and YOU fuzzyK :)
OMG HI HI HI
*hugs Fuzzyk*
PLEASE DO LUNA!! :P
Woohoo!!
So happy right now!!
Woo! We need more minions on twitter, most don't realise it's there I think :D
done >:D
I know!!
We need to get people on there!!
I'm gonna change my username to Zephr and add a picture as soon as i can access a computer but that might not be until tomorrow.. And hi NJ!! *hugs back* I haven't talked to you in ageees- or it feels like it!
I know!!
It is a disgrace!!
How are you??
Mass posting on all the fb pages to let people know we're on there, that's what I think will help :D
I'm really good, exhausted from college but having loads of fun, you??
yes, please do! Then i may actually know what to search -__-
#ihatetwitter
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEREKKKk! XD
I've said that so many times today it's unbelievable. ^.^
I was off sick today but I had a hair appointment, my mum just decided she wanted my to get streaks in my hair :P
Well the main twitter account is @spleasantquotes so if you look through their followers and tweets etc you should be able to find everyone :D
Happy Birthday Derek! :D
thanks :D gotta go now, bye! *hugs all*
Bye Luna!!
*hugs*
Cool! Hahah did you go all Clarabelle and get blue streaks?!
My school made a display in our library with Derek on it.
Ehehe.
Oh and byeeee! :D
Oh, yeah.
HELLO!
I'm in a really good mood because I have Skittles. XD
AND WBD! :D
No, blonde streaks :P
Wish it was blue though.
Hey Luce
How're you?
Ahhh sounds just as nice though! I've always wanted blue hair, but my parents just laugh at me whenever i mention it :L
BOO! Ok, I'm really going now...Happy birthday Derek, and cookies for all!
Buy Crazy Colour it's stuff that lasts about 5 washes :P
Bye Luna!!
*hugs*
Haha maybe i'll do it for the next SP related event :D or just buy a blue wig haha
I return.
My brother says Derek isn't amazing.
How can this be?
Hi all- thank you for the birthday wishes!
And Leni, your brother is sooooooooo wrong.
And now I vanish!
DEREK!!
Hi/bye, Derek!
SORRY FOR BEING SO DISTANT. I'm really busy, today... :/
Noooo! Check our tweets to you Derek, pleaseeeee!
(and also hi!)
Omg. Omg. Omg. Omg!
*Goes off too find the bro*
The Golden God called me Leni...
...
..
.
*Goes off to change name*
OMG THERE'S A GIRL ON JEREMY KYLE USA CALLED CLARABELLE!!
CLARABELLE! She's my favourite character :D .... Well aside from all the other characters... Ok I don't have a favourite but Clarabelle's AWESOME!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GOLDEN GOD!!!!!!! :D
Happy birthday to you
happy birthday to you
happy birthday dear Golden God
happy birthday to you!
*hands him a birthday cake* make a wish! :D
I hope u have the bestest birthday EVER!!! :D
hi everyone whos online!
RAVEN!!
*hugs*
How're you??
any1?
NJ!! *hugs back*
i'm good, u?
hi bluebird
Hey bluebird!!
How're you??
I am ill but good :)
aw, i'm sorry ur ill *hands her some chicken soup*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK
YOU DIDN'T SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BECKY
AND YOU DIDN'T MENTION BECKY AND I'S CARD THAT WE GAVE YOU
/STILL EXPECTS CHELTENHAM BLOG
*accepts bowl of soup*
Thanks
Happy Birthday
Haha that is a brillaint image. cute yet mildly disturbing. epic.
Hello Evangeline
*shakes hand*
Nice to meet you :)
Hi everyoneeeeeee :D I feel like I should introduce myself or something ehehe :p
Happy Birthday Derek, you epic man you.
My mind was obviously blown to pieces inside my skull as 2 months later, I finished KOTW!
I feel complete now that I've read it.
Happy Birthday anyway x
BLUEBIRD???
*dies of shock*
*pops head back out of grave for a moment* Hi, people.
EMERALD!!
*hugs*
How're you?!
Hey Star!!
*hugs*
How're you??
Me??
Isolated.
Living in Solitude.
Resigned to farming on facebook.
3 chapters ahead of the DD blog.
So... not much
Yourself lol *hugs*
hi star!
hi em!
hi fuzz
FINE. You?
I am ill but I got my hair done :D
That always makes things better.
Getting a hair did.
I'm sorry to hear that you're unwell.
Hi!!
Meh, I'll be fine :)
Keep getting booted of the computer :(
Blogland announcment: It's okay to call me Leni now, because even Derek did...so people can call me Leni or Ieni...
Hope you get well soon NJ!
Wait...did I say that to you yesterday? I'm pretty sure I said it to 2 people yesterday...
Oh NJ you are gonna love the new chapters of DD when I put them up!
Hope you'll be better soon NJ. :(
I know I will Em :)
Thanks Ieni
*sighs* I gotta get going now. School work and all.
Bye everyone
*hugs*
Happy birthday again Derek!!
And
Happy Deathday Skulduggery!!
Bye NJ! Hope you get better soon!
Hi/bye, anyone that came/left!
I HATE regretting things. Especially when I know I won't regret them soon... Eurgh.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEREK.
I'm probably going to say that A LOT. ALSO, I HAVE SKITTLESSSSSSSSSS!
bye NJ! *hugs* get well soon
You said it to me Ieni, because I had my cold and slight headache yesterday . . . IT MUST HAVE WORKED, BECAUSE MY COLD'S MOSTLY BETTER TODAY. :)
FOURS NJ!
hi lucy!
YAY FOR SKITTLES!!! :D
Hey Luce, have you changed your blog?? I can't find it anymore..
dontlosehope-bebrave.blogspot.co.uk
I had to make it private because my sister found it. So I changed the URL, too.
BRB - food! ^.^
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hi crys!
Hello everyone :)
Can't stop staring at that picture! 'Tis adorable :3
Luciana, could you put me on the seeing list thingy please? :)
Ah, Star, it was my ninja skills...
Sure, Ieni! ^.^ What's your e-mail? If you don't want to put it here feel free to e-mail me at lucianascath@gmail.com :D
Same goes for anybody else that wants to read my terrible blog! :D
Now I can see it! Thanks Luce! (ps it's Emma/teentinymonster, I finally managed to get my phone to let me comment!)
Happy birthday Derek =)
Yeah, I recognise the 'FuzzyK' from you giving me your e-mail to read my blog! ^^
So everybody who isn't on the seeing list is blind? *shakes head sadly* So many blind pumpkins.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
*realises something* Of course pumpkins are blind, they have their eyes cut out.
Haha I forgot about that! It's a really old nickname, I have to change it!
Happy escape from the womb day!
cue : lifelong fear of pumpkins
srry im so quiet, keep forgetting im on here :P
going now. Byeeee!
Ahhh my phone keeps messing up and not posting my comments! Plus I'm watching Lord Of The Rings for the millionth time, so sorry if I don't reply to anyone! :D
Could you add me too? :)
colleenmcguigan43@gmail.com :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK! :)
happy birthday. baa
i think im gonna go now, bye all! *hands them all cookies*
*hands Derek a birthday cupcake*
Happy Birthday, Derek!
Happy Deathday, Skulduggery!
*sneakily munches on cookies* they're lovely! Bye Raven!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK love the picture by the way :)
I'd say happy birthday if you came to Canada just sayin'...
Awww I'm kidding HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK! :)
FOURS RAVEN!
BYE, RAVENNNNNN.
I THINK I HAVE AN IDEA FOR DEDS. WHICH IS RARE.
LITTLE BROTHERS ARE SOOOOO ANNOYING.
Agh, this homework is wasting my time when I could be on Blogland!
*brutally murders homework*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEREK! :)
Hello!
Hey Willow! :)
Hey Willow! :)
Happy Birthday , Derek. ;D
Best Regards from germany
Nico W.
Hi arrivers!
HELLO, WILLOW! *hugs*
I'm really happy. xD BECKLES LIKED WHAT I WROTE FOR HER! ^.^
happy birthday!!!!!! :)
Happy Birthday, Mr.Landy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you have many more blessed ones!!!!!
I wish I could send you a present from the SA... Sad, but I will work on it for next year.
WE SHALL GET YOUR ADDRESS. WE SHALL FIND YOU. AND WE SHALL BESTOW GIFTS OF GREATNESS UPON YOU...
(CAUSE IM BATMAN...)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEREK!
(Pssst, is it true you've listened to the Malfuddery podcast?)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!!!!
I have a ver important question:
is it true?? Are you coming to the Lit Cologne??
that would be sooo awesome!!!
so pleeeeeeaaaaaaseeee...! :D
if yes I'll order the Tickets as soon as possible!!
YAAAAAAAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!!!!!!
Thank you sir for all you've done for us :') It's more than just writing Skulduggery, trust me.
Hello :3
Hello :3
Hello :3
HELLO, FLAME.
i'm really hyper because i have skittles. xD
hey flame
Jennifer Lawrence is SOOOO pretty!
*is on tumblr looking at the HG tag*
JOSH HUTCHERSON (The Hutch) IS SO HAWTTTTTTTTTTT>
Hehe, Love The Hutch :3
Happy Birthday Derek!!!!!!
Happy whatever-it-is-you-call-a-death-day, Skulduggery!!!!
And, Derek, if you desperately need a cake, you can just drop into my school tomorrow 'cause we're having a cake sale...
They cost 50c each but I'll gladly buy it for you...
All you have to do is show up!!!
And it's my friend's birthday tomorrow, and my other friend's birthday after that, and one more friend's birthday...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!
I think I'm done now.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!
@Lu, feel the rainbow xD
When (and if) I meet you I'll give you the best birthday present EVER! Even if it's not your birthday :)
*laughs evilly*
Presents:
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/8816/collagee5c4bb441e58204c.jpg
http://kestrellestarre.deviantart.com/art/Ghastly-Bespoke-Powers-329850526
http://kestrellestarre.deviantart.com/art/Tanith-Low-Powers-329279803?q=gallery%3AKestrelLeStarre%20randomize%3A1&qo=1
http://kestrellestarre.deviantart.com/art/Valkyrie-Cain-Powers-329111966
http://kestrellestarre.deviantart.com/art/Skulduggery-Pleasant-Elemental-328941890
Cake:
http://iambloggingfornogoodreason.blogspot.com/
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOLDEN GOD!
Dear Mr. Derek Landy,
I've found a home away from home with friends and creativity, chaos, love, charity, companionship, and hardships that come with every family, thanks to you. I appreciate it.
Every time I read the first line of the first page of the first chapter of a new book or a book I've picked up that's worn and old with being read, or breathed in that glorious scent of new or musty aged books, I know that I can thank you for encouraging my love of it all, especially when it comes to trying to write something of my own.
I remember the day I decided to give it a shot, and I know beyond a doubt there is no possible way I would ever have even attempted it without you and everyone of your crazy ninja leprechauns and my fellow minions telling me to Just... try. It's all of this that got me interested!
Your books are beautiful, and you yourself as a person, even if you had never written Skulduggery Pleasant and the world he lives in, are someone whom I would respect and look up to because your so kind and funny. I might have told you this before, but you remind me of my dad. Ha, he's such a teaser! I pretty much got my entire sense of humor from him, so I really appreciate your style.
And now your 38, and that is..., let's see, 18 years younger than my dad and exactly 21 years older than me. That means I have 21 years to improve, my already brilliant self to possibly become half as awesome as you! Ha! What a task! But I'll try ~grins~
Happy birthday Mr. Landy. I hope you have a glorious day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!
I would get you a cake for your birthday.
I know where you live *cackles*
But ish just too far away.
So here is a virtual cake.
Made of oysters. Who sing.
In Elvish.
Yeah.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!!!!!!!!!
HOPE THE DAY IS EPIC AND IF IT ISN'T WHISPER 'THE SPARROW FLIES SOUTH FOR WINTER' AND I'LL PUNCH THE DAY.....*AHEM*
Hi, Master Derek, Sir.
I'd give you some epic, long-winded birthday message, but I'm short of time. So you'll not be getting much from me.
BUT, in all fairness, I DID remember your birthday, and from a person with equal memory-span to that of a grape, that's a VERY positive point.
I was sat with my iPod this morning, saw the date and thought 'October 23rd. Derek-day.'
No presents, either - I'm a busier person than I'd originally thought.
I could get myself a present for your birthday, though. I'll check, yet again, if WHSmith's has KOTW yet.
I suppose that counts as a present...
Right? No? Fine.
In any case, happy birthday, Golden God.
Happy Birthday Derek!!!
If you had come to the library I work in or just near me (Bedford UK) I would have made and brought you a cake. I would even have designed it into something cool like a skull. :D
Hope you had a good day anyway.
Hugs***
Hi, again.
I feel really bad for ignoring someone, I'm not even mad at. *sighs*
Happy Birthday to Derek... happy birthday to Derek... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEEERRREEEKKKKK... HappyBirthdaytoDerek!
YAYAYAYAYAYY!!!!!! I'm so excited! In celebration, you should come to the states! Texas, nameley, but, you know, your birthday.
For your families' birthdays, you should get them things like... well, I got my dad a stick-on mustache because he was trying really hard to grow a real one (said stache is now on the Roomba). You should do something like that.
Which Niece was a pirate? Not to pick favourites, but I like that one the best.
-Molly, NO HOMEWORK NIGHT!!!!!
So THAT'S why you didn't post for so long! You were waiting til your birthday!
...I think.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!!!!!
HAPPY DEATHDAY SKULDUGGERY!!!!
:D
FIRST PAGE
Happy Birthday Derek!!!!! :)
hey kal long time no see!
I need to go to bed though :(
Bye!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!!!!
i thought i might as well post my birthday wishes again, just so i can be sure you see them :D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEREK! :D
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Golden God
Happy Birthday to you!
*hands him a birthday cake* Make a wish! :D
Hope you have the bestest day EVER!!! :D
Just a quick comment then I have to go! Happy Birthday Derek! I hope you've have a wonderful day!
I made you a cake by the way! My friend Molly and I made a LOVELY cake.. It was slightly burnt... Nothin a little icing can't fix!
I'l make one if the pictures of our little Skulduggery shrine/display later!
I would have sent you the cake but.. y'know.. I don't think it would get to out on time and still taste amazing... :3
Enjoy the rest of you day! <3 :-D x
Happy Birthday Derek!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I think the best way to celebrate your birthday is to come to America.);)
http://208.116.9.205/10/content/22487/1.jpg
For you Derek!!!!
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