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I never wanted to see half the things I've seen, and I've never seen half the things I wanted to. I don't think wanting comes into it. You'd best go all the same.

George R. R. Martin

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George R. R. Martin
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: September 20
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Sooner would be better than later, and now would be better than sooner. - Tyrion
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I did not do it. Yet now I wish I had.’ He turned to face the hall, that sea of pale faces. ‘I wish I had enough poison for you all. You make me sorry that I am not the monster you would have me be, yet there it is. I am innocent, but I will get no justice here.
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