In a swordfight, a man's surest defense is the swift stroke that slays his foe, not cringing behind a shield. - George R. R. Martin

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In a swordfight, a man's surest defense is the swift stroke that slays his foe, not cringing behind a shield.

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About George R. R. Martin

George Raymond Richard Martin (born George Raymond Martin September 20, 1948) is an American novelist and short story writer in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, a screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known for A Song of Ice and Fire, his international bestselling series of epic fantasy novels that HBO adapted for its dramatic series Game of Thrones.

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Birth Name: George Raymond Martin
Native Name: George Raymond Richard Martin
Alternative Names: GRRM • George R.R. Martin • George Martin • George R. Martin
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