The heart lies and the head plays tricks with us, but the eyes see true. - George R. R. Martin

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The heart lies and the head plays tricks with us, but the eyes see true.

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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.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Henry Söderlund (CC BY)

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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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Robert got a pair of twins on a serving wench at Casterly Rock, three years ago when he went west for Lord Tywin’s tourney. Cersei had the babes killed, and sold the mother to a passing slaver.
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