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Is it so far from madness to wisdom? - Daenerys Targaryen
George R. R. Martin
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George R. R. Martin
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: September 20
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Make no mistake, dwarf. I fought for you, but I do not love you'' ''It was your blade I needed'' Tyrion said, ''not your love.
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You make us look bad', complained Toad. 'You looked bad before I ever met you', Jon told him.
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