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In a heartbeat, a thousand voices took up the chant. King Joffrey and King Robb and King Stannis were forgotten, and King Bread ruled alone. Bread. they clamored. Bread, Bread!

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George R. R. Martin
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: September 20
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