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We're all the heroes of our own stories. So, when I am inside the head of a character who would otherwise be considered a villain, I have a great deal of affection for that character and I'm trying to see the world and the events through their eyes.

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