The prejudice is still there, but it's breaking down. You have writers like Michael Chabon and The Yiddish Policemen's Union. He's a writer who's determined to break down genre barriers. He's done amazing things.
George R. R. MartinIf you would wed, wed. If not, take your pleasure where you find it. There's little enough of it in this world." - Oberyn
George R. R. MartinNobody is a villain in their own story. We're all the heroes of our own stories.
George R. R. MartinShe remembered the godswood, drooping branches heavy with moisture, and the sound of her brotherโs laughter as he chased her through piles of damp leaves.
George R. R. MartinDonโt call me Lord Snow.โ The dwarf lifted an eyebrow. โWould you rather be called the Imp? Let them see that their words can cut you and youโll never be free of the mockery. If they want to give you a name take it make it your own. Then they canโt hurt you with it anymore.
George R. R. Martin