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George R.R. Martin, born on September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey, is an American novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which began with "A Game of Thrones" in 1996. This series spurred the highly successful HBO adaptation, "Game of Thrones," which aired from 2011 to 2019. more George R.R. Martin, born on September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey, is an American novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which began with "A Game of Thrones" in 1996. This series spurred the highly successful HBO adaptation, "Game of Thrones," which aired from 2011 to 2019. Martin's intricate world-building and complex characters have earned him numerous accolades, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards. His 1980 novella "Sandkings" received both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, distinguishing him early in his career. In addition to his writing, Martin has contributed to television, notably working on "The Twilight Zone" and "Beauty and the Beast." less

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"All men must serve"
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"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge"
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"The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword"
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"When you play a game of thrones you win or you die"
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"A Lannister always pays his debts."
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"The night is dark and full of terrors."
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