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Happy Birthday, George R.R. Martin!

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Happy Birthday, George R.R. Martin!

Happy Birthday, George R.R. Martin!

Happy Birthday, George R.R.

Martin!.

George Raymond Richard Martin turns 74 years old today.

Here are five fun facts about the fantasy novelist.

1.

He made money as a kid by selling monster stories.

2.

He credits comic books for inspiring him to start writing.

3.

Martin's first piece of published writing was a fan letter in a 'Fantastic Four' comic book.

4.

HBO’s 'Game of Thrones' is based on his book series, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire.'

.

5.

Martin bought a home across the street from his own in Santa Fe and built a library tower inside.

Happy Birthday, George R.R.

Martin!


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