I love this quote from George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, otherwise know as the Game of Thrones books.
I’ve known people who don’t read. It boggles my mind, really. Because, like this quote points out, that means they only get the one life they’re currently living.
Not that I hate my life, I’m a very lucky girl. But I can’t imagine being so incurious that I could be satisfied without ‘trying on’ other lives, other situations and emotions.
I think that’s why I write as well. The world is full of infinite possibilities. How can you not explore them?
Of course, I should also mention that we’re mere hours away from the Season 5 premiere of Game of Thrones.
And there was great joy throughout the kingdom…
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The Winds of Winter are coming (hopefully before the year 208million….can’t WAIT). And I, too, don’t understand not wanting to read. Nice blog 🙂
Thanks for your kind words. I’ve been (im)patiently waiting for the new book. Holy cow, what’s taking so long??? 🙂
I read a tweet of his, or an article a while ago, where George RR Martin said that HBO was bugging him to write faster. He said that every time someone ordered him to write he would just play video games. Isn’t that great? But I agree with you….enough already!
I’ve lived a hella lotta lives then!!
And you’re a richer man for it. 🙂
Cannot wait for the next season to start!
Counting down the hours…
Love Game of Thrones! Can’t wait for season 5. I’m a fan of that quote.
Counting down the hours…
I am totally with you! I can’t imagine my world without books 😱