Interview with Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin. Discussing his life, influences and process. --Re-Upload due to copyright issues. Scenes from the show are cut, but the interview with GRRM remains intact --
My favorite story by George R.R. Martin is "Sandkings". I'll never forget it. It might be my favorite short story of all the authors. Although, "Of Mist, Grass and Sand" is up there too, along with "A Boy and His Dog". So, so many of them!! I bless all the authors, the book makers and those who taught me how to read. They've made my life so much more interesting than it would have been without them.
Christopher Lawson I’d love to sit down with him and pick his brain and find out what he thinks about the classics such as Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia
@@horrorfan96 You would go through the trouble of doing that for trying to find out about things which are actually common knowledge? He loves Lord of the Rings.
Watching game of thrones after reading the books is hard because a song of ice and fire is such a well thought out masterpiece. He will finish it perfectly I believe
Yeah if he manages to finish it before he dies. Let's hope so but not be too mad at him if he doesn't because he's still a human being after all who might want to enjoy the golden years of his life however he sees fit, even if that means not finishing the books. I suspect that ironically the popularity of his books may have been exactly the thing that killed his passion for them and put so much pressure and exhaustion on him helping with the writing of the TV show that writing the books just felt like more drudgery to him at some point and his passion for the world he created fizzled out under all that pressure. Like he himself said in this interview, he wouldn't want to be king, because being king would actually be a really tough job, and well...he did become King and it looks like it exhausted him into a major writer's block. No matter how it plays out, remember we will still always have fanfiction. :) In any case he's still a genius, and I hope he gets to find that spark again, finish the books, and live a happy life forever after.
"Im poor but im come from greatness" For me not only does this present his perspectivr of writing Danny but her Brother Viserys as well There was likely a level of resentment he has to overcome that he represents
Im not a fan of fantasy. I dont watch Game Of Thrones either. Its just personal taste. But i realy enjoyed this interview. Its was great finding out that Mr. Martin is a very intelligent, very likable person with a good heart. Not at all how would have imagined him to be. I may just check out Game Of Thrones just based on the creators likabillity
@@raypreseau2047 My personal suggestion is to watch through Season 5 and then go get the A Song of Ice and Fire books. They are incredible. But he's only written 5 out of 7 of the books and there's speculation as to whether or not he'll actually finish. I gave up hope back in 2017 or so. But the books are amazing and the kind you can reread multiple times. Very well done.
@7:28 friend o'mine, while ago, said to me "[I think] overall, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE is really a pacifist treatise." (Then breaking down how all the aggressions and betrayals pile up, fueling war.)
This was good until the Benioff and Weis came on 🤢 I give them a little credit. But screw them for ruining what could have been 12 seasons of game of thrones for thier personal ambitions
Exactly. They could have (and should have!) graciously bowed out after Season 4 or 5 and let someone else take the helm. Instead they butchered the greatest TV show ever made.
People who criticize George RR Martins stories regarding conflicts of Sex, Race, Slavery, ect. most likely don’t have basic knowledge of world history. Did they really expect a fantasy story in a land where everyone’s the same without conflict? How these “critics” are taken seriously is beyond me.
He touches on exactly why I hate Marvel movies. Marvel Heroes & Villains are mostly strictly good, or bad, and I've always found that to be incredibly boring, and add to that the fact that superhero movies these days are all cookie-cutter stories with basically the same structure and hitting the same story beats, just leaves me incredibly bored. Morally ambiguous characters are always far more interesting and intriguing than simple black hat and white hat characters.
@@realMotoDasher He can bring up whatever he wants, he’s the one being interviewed. How did something that arbitrary piss you off this much 😂😂Get some snizz man
I started reading the series my senior year of HS 05/06 and i personally HATE GOT they completely destroyed the series after season 5 had D&D not gotten the series from grrm i believe Wind's of Winter would be published along with everything else from 2011 til now plus 2-3 dunk and egg novellas and maybe even fire and blood part 2 and we'd only be waiting for Dream of Spring and the lat 3 or 4 dunk and egg and maybe fire and blood part 2
I saw an interview with Martin made here in the states and didn't come away liking the guy much. I watch this one made in the UK and I love him, and have a whole new insight into his work ethic, and integrity. I wish we had the same standards here, instead of just being fed whatever "sells" to the masses by the shills in "Hollywood".
After watching the last show it killed the whole lot in one go...…. lets just kill the one person who was loved by everyone….oh well I will never watch the reruns never ever.... disappointment YES !!!
The biggest waste of money and time ever ... the story unfinished via the books. HBO takes it and has to make up their own story as it passes the books by so the ending is whatever ?? SUCKS
“Sometimes when a dream comes true it’s not as cool as the dream”...GRR Martin
And is this your way of giving a free pass for him? You LOSER
@@doxasophosmoros get a life ratboy
I hope a dream of spring comes true tho.
Joseph quinlan
Where’s the lie though?
Seems like S8 foreshadowing to me
My favorite story by George R.R. Martin is "Sandkings". I'll never forget it. It might be my favorite short story of all the authors. Although, "Of Mist, Grass and Sand" is up there too, along with "A Boy and His Dog". So, so many of them!!
I bless all the authors, the book makers and those who taught me how to read.
They've made my life so much more interesting than it would have been without them.
He seems like such a genuine man.
Chris Lawson genuinely obsessed with penises and genuinely untalented.
Zoes Dada the fuck?? Why would you say he is untalented? Have you read asoiaf?
Christopher Lawson I’d love to sit down with him and pick his brain and find out what he thinks about the classics such as Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia
@@horrorfan96 he loves lord of the rings.
@@horrorfan96 You would go through the trouble of doing that for trying to find out about things which are actually common knowledge? He loves Lord of the Rings.
Love George's work so so much. The Ice & Fire universe is my escape from reality.
Don't disturb him .. let him finish the book
Still waiting
Watching game of thrones after reading the books is hard because a song of ice and fire is such a well thought out masterpiece. He will finish it perfectly I believe
Yeah if he manages to finish it before he dies. Let's hope so but not be too mad at him if he doesn't because he's still a human being after all who might want to enjoy the golden years of his life however he sees fit, even if that means not finishing the books. I suspect that ironically the popularity of his books may have been exactly the thing that killed his passion for them and put so much pressure and exhaustion on him helping with the writing of the TV show that writing the books just felt like more drudgery to him at some point and his passion for the world he created fizzled out under all that pressure. Like he himself said in this interview, he wouldn't want to be king, because being king would actually be a really tough job, and well...he did become King and it looks like it exhausted him into a major writer's block. No matter how it plays out, remember we will still always have fanfiction. :) In any case he's still a genius, and I hope he gets to find that spark again, finish the books, and live a happy life forever after.
Oh my sweet summer child. Men with George's eating/exercise habits don't live to be 130, and that's just for Winds of Winter.
this interview is so great. I love GRRM.
George rr Martin has some friends that are really good writers, Neil Gaiman is fucking amazing, I love the sandman.
Martin is such a cool and genuine person.
Don’t forget intelligent and wise.
1:26. Only a genius is capable of having Robbie the robot at the entrance of his house...! What a lovely writer!! 😀🩷❤
I think having benevolent, malevolent, and morally ambiguous characters as a combination is good.
I love George.
Love this nigga
At some point, Neil needs to come out and say, "Okay... maybe George needs to hurry up a little bit."
"Im poor but im come from greatness"
For me not only does this present his perspectivr of writing Danny but her Brother Viserys as well
There was likely a level of resentment he has to overcome that he represents
Also, LOL at Mr too cool for school in the red sweater at 31:51 , too cool to cheer or clap when Mr Martin enters the theatre lol
Im not a fan of fantasy. I dont watch Game Of Thrones either. Its just personal taste. But i realy enjoyed this interview. Its was great finding out that Mr. Martin is a very intelligent, very likable person with a good heart. Not at all how would have imagined him to be. I may just check out Game Of Thrones just based on the creators likabillity
How did you find it?
Stop watching after Season 5. You'll thank me later.
@@Solaris_iv my son sent me the link.
@@gussampson5029 ive actually heard that before.
@@raypreseau2047 My personal suggestion is to watch through Season 5 and then go get the A Song of Ice and Fire books. They are incredible. But he's only written 5 out of 7 of the books and there's speculation as to whether or not he'll actually finish. I gave up hope back in 2017 or so.
But the books are amazing and the kind you can reread multiple times. Very well done.
They're making a tv show for 'his dark materials'!!
Edit: and its HBO who's doing it!!
Winds of Winter, Due out 2036
I think you're right!
when due to global warming there will be no winter.
That’s 2036 AAI (after alien invasion) a few thousand years from now...
He's a national treasure.
@7:28 friend o'mine, while ago, said to me
"[I think] overall, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE
is really a pacifist treatise." (Then breaking down
how all the aggressions and betrayals pile up, fueling war.)
Just found out that GRRM is related too Dillon Dannis
I love George and his work. Okay most of us do.
Meanwhile, 6 years later no book.
this was in 2015
Best show on tv, best series ever.
Man this guy's awesome 🐐
This was good until the Benioff and Weis came on 🤢 I give them a little credit. But screw them for ruining what could have been 12 seasons of game of thrones for thier personal ambitions
Exactly. They could have (and should have!) graciously bowed out after Season 4 or 5 and let someone else take the helm. Instead they butchered the greatest TV show ever made.
George is ultimately to blame for not finishing his opus.
RIP bro. I enjoyed your show. ❤
He's still alive lol
People who criticize George RR Martins stories regarding conflicts of Sex, Race, Slavery, ect. most likely don’t have basic knowledge of world history. Did they really expect a fantasy story in a land where everyone’s the same without conflict? How these “critics” are taken seriously is beyond me.
Where's the book George?
Been wanting to say that for YEARS.
Hi from the future, STILL not here
@@zvrdoz4988 hate you... .. lol
Benioff and Weiss remind me so much of the Coens.
10:50 - "Why skulls though?"
He's not kidding.
He is the true heir to Tolkien
When you imagine what it could have been
He touches on exactly why I hate Marvel movies. Marvel Heroes & Villains are mostly strictly good, or bad, and I've always found that to be incredibly boring, and add to that the fact that superhero movies these days are all cookie-cutter stories with basically the same structure and hitting the same story beats, just leaves me incredibly bored. Morally ambiguous characters are always far more interesting and intriguing than simple black hat and white hat characters.
yeah and the irony is that the Loki series which is about a grey character is the highest rated series in the Marvel franchise
George RIP grave writing says even now winds of winter is not done
His voice kinda gives u asmr
Totally agree
True heir to Tolkien
Spoiler alert 🚨 its all down hill from here lol
When he describes the Nazis, he shows he has an average underwhelming elementary school education when it comes to WWII, barely scraping the surface.
What are you trying to prove? He’s not there to talk abt WW2
@@gingerninja3332 Then he shouldn’t have brought up the Nazis. Poor comparison.
@@realMotoDasher He can bring up whatever he wants, he’s the one being interviewed. How did something that arbitrary piss you off this much 😂😂Get some snizz man
Super Television series
George is working so hard not writing Winds of Winter that he had to buy an entire house to not toil away in.
up there is a miniature me surrounded by hot ladies
oooo ley
I started reading the series my senior year of HS 05/06 and i personally HATE GOT they completely destroyed the series after season 5 had D&D not gotten the series from grrm i believe Wind's of Winter would be published along with everything else from 2011 til now plus 2-3 dunk and egg novellas and maybe even fire and blood part 2 and we'd only be waiting for Dream of Spring and the lat 3 or 4 dunk and egg and maybe fire and blood part 2
I saw an interview with Martin made here in the states and didn't come away liking the guy much. I watch this one made in the UK and I love him, and have a whole new insight into his work ethic, and integrity. I wish we had the same standards here, instead of just being fed whatever "sells" to the masses by the shills in "Hollywood".
A real shame the show ended as it did, both by his own inability to get work done, and D&D's lazy incompetence.
A DM basically
2:28
I find it hard to believe D&D actually read or have read books in their lives. Even here they seem unfathomably dumb…
17:02
10:24
if everybody thinks that your character is a hero or that your charachter is a vilian then your writing a cardboard
Sounds like he just wants to be Tolkien, so finish the books!
After watching the last show it killed the whole lot in one go...…. lets just kill the one person who was loved by everyone….oh well I will never watch the reruns never ever.... disappointment YES !!!
He is so geek
The biggest waste of money and time ever ... the story unfinished via the books. HBO takes it and has to make up their own story as it passes the books by so the ending is whatever ?? SUCKS
@@michaelcieply9363 Okay Professor Context well done ! Insert "One of" to help you feel better and yes I have had a pretty fucking good life.
If movies were made as $5 each and not 15, just skip some of the fluff of GoT, 10 episodes per season down to 8,
14:05