You always try to do your own thing. One of the things I wanted to do was to write a book that combines some of the best traits of contemporary fantasy with some of the traits of the historical novel.

I am the blood of the dragon. Do not presume to teach me lessons.

Littlefinger looked like a boy who had just taken a furtive bite from a honeycomb. He was TRYING to watch for bees, but the honey was so sweet.

When a pirate grows rich enough, they make him a prince.

Those are brave men," he told Ser Balon in admiration. "Let's go kill them.

The Lord of Light in his wisdom made us male and female, two parts of a greater whole. In our joining there is power. Power to make life. Power to make light. Power to cast shadows.

I thought my song was beginning that day, but it was almost done.