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George R.R. Martin Reflects on 'Sadness and Depression' Struggles in Personal Update (www.thewrap.com)
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[–] 14 points 3 months ago (1 child)

Wow. Rereading what I wrote I guess there is a cynical way of looking at it but that wasn't at all what I was going for. But I admit it is insensitive, so for that I apologize.

I was just trying to summarize from a larger story/progress point of view and wasn't focusing on the person.

I do feel for George. ASOIAF is his magnum opus and not something I expect he'll be able to finish. He's getting older (or as he points out, just is old at this point) and maybe he's only just now realizing the same. But I am absolutely a fan of his works, both actual and adapted.

Again I apologize for my quick summary focusing on the product, not the person.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago

    I also read your comment in a manner that seems to be much harsher than you intended it. I think that perhaps my perception was influenced by the sheer mass of vitriol towards GRRM that I've seen from some fans over the last decade or so. It always makes me sad, because I can imagine that if I were in his position, the pressure and the hate would just make me spiral all the more.

    I appreciate you leaving this comment to clarify your position. It sounds like you're not one of those assholeish types.

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