1. TP manages to take everyday life and turn it into a topic of fantasy. Not only does he does this well but his wit and observation to detail is excellent.
Best example i can think of right now is moving pictures and his take on Hollywood.
2. He is in the right category of famous
which is one that people who do not have overnight one hit notoriety, no here today gone tomorrow.
He has built up a reputation that encroaches on everybody's lives even non book readers!!
3. Favorite books would have to be Small Gods and Guards Guards.
Small gods because i find it funny how everything has a god and the mighty Om should come as a Tortoise.
Guards Guards because i find the characters he has created to be rich with..... character lol what else!! Nobby, Carrot and Grimes are people I'd love to meet!!
I guess TP's magic for me is that he does create worlds and characters that i would love to see and meet, not just read about!
EDIT: How can i forget to add that anyone who can make me laugh whilst reading gets my vote and he is the genius that introduced me to The Death of Rats