His sister liked to think of herself as Lord Tywin with teats, but she was wrong. Their father had been as relentless and implacable as a glacier, where Cercei was all wildfire, especially when thwarted.

They'll kill for that knighthood, but don't ever think they'll die for it.

Is there any creature on earth as unfortunate as an ugly woman? (wonders Lady Catelyn Stark)

In my 10 years that I spent out in TV and film, I had my shares of frustrations and annoyances and disappointments, but also I think it was, in the long run, it was very good for me in a whole bunch of ways.

When you find yourself in bed with an ugly woman, the best thing to do is close your eyes and get on with it

It was a hollow victory they gave me. A crown...it was the girl I prayed them for. Your sister, safe... and mine again as she was meant to be. I ask you, Ned, what good is it to wear a crown?

Fantasy is silver and scarlet, indigo and azure, obsidian veined with gold and lapis lazuli.