The Mad King
The throne consumes even the best of men.
George R. R. Martin
American author of the epic saga A Song of Ice and Fire, adapted into the Game of Thrones series.
All moments: George R. R. Martin
- Art of Conversation — George R. R. Martin
Writing is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
- Wild Passions — George R. R. Martin
I try to create characters who are not simply good or evil, but human.
- The Second Part — George R. R. Martin
Death is what makes the stakes real and meaningful.
- Oxford Dialogue — George R. R. Martin
Characters are not puppets. They must live their own lives.
- Dragons and Power — George R. R. Martin
Fantasy allows us to explore real human themes through an extraordinary lens.
- Targaryen Dynasty — George R. R. Martin
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
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