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George R.R. Martin (Writer)

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The Resume

    (September 20, 1948- )
    Birth name is George Raymond Richard Martin
    Wrote 'Dying of the Light,' 'Windhaven (with Lisa Tuttle),' 'Fevre Dream,' 'The Armageddon Rag' and 'Dead Man's Hand (with John J. Miller)'
    Wrote the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series
    Produced and wrote teleplays for ' Twilight Zone,' 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Wild Cards'
    Won three Hugo Awards (1974, 79, 79)
    Won two Nebula Awards (1979, 85)

Why he might be annoying:

    He has two middle names.
    The themes in his books are rarely cheerful.
    He loved and collected comic books during his high school years.
    He used to direct chess tournaments.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He attended Northwestern University.
    He taught Journalism at Clarke College.
    He does research for his novels.
    He's best known for his critically acclaimed 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.

Credit: Jeff


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 123 Votes: 48.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 99 Votes: 50.51% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 87 Votes: 50.57% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 67 Votes: 50.75% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 381 Votes: 51.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 70 Votes: 44.29% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 29 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 73 Votes: 75.34% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 95 Votes: 55.79% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 162 Votes: 65.43% Annoying