'I Wish I Had A Dragon I Could Fly To The Kremlin' - EXTENDED INTERVIEW with George R.R. Martin

Stephen Colbert's full extended interview with "The Rise of the Dragon" author George R.R. Martin includes fascinating insights about his process for writing complicated interwoven characters and histories, about the science fiction and mystery stories that inspired him as a young man, and about how climate change and the threat of nuclear war have dimmed his optimism about our future. "Game of Thrones" fans should watch to the end for an update on Martin's progress in finishing the book everyone is waiting for, "The Winds of Winter." #Colbert #TheRiseoftheDragon #GeorgeRRMartin #GameofThrones #TheWindsofWinter

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[Brimstarr]

Stephen, please do more interviews like these. It was far more entertaining and interesting hearing real thoughts and opinions than a 7 minute interview for a movie plug.

[jackson]

I love how Stephen just let him talk without interrupting or trying to hurry him up.

[martinku]

Stephen somehow understood George's sci-fi rant as a crisis of faith, asked about it, and then just pulls out a random space project to restore George's faith. Next level interviewing.

[kevinleedenman]

Its genuinely endearing that hes always so happy to talk about his work despite being asked about it for almost 20 years

[tutirutan]

Everytime someone tries to ask GRRM about inspirations or tips of writers he always speak about new modern writers that doesn’t have a big audience. It’s just so genuine everytime he does it and he’s so cool for doing it.

[manaash]

It's so amazing that this man has created these incredible worlds that have spawned so many jobs and sparked so many imaginations. There are YouTubers whose entire job is to deep dive into his work for fans. He's touched so many lives.

[teenytinytoons]

I’ve never seen an interview of George before and wow. He’s incredible. Such a fun, quirky, and amazing person. He’s a legend.

[doesnotexist]

We often look at George as a fantastic storyteller and novelist but he’s also such an exceptional human being. God bless him.

[bryceroberts]

This Is what you get when the host actually understands and is passionate about fantasy and science fiction. Excellent interview, thoughtful questions.

[anabenskywalker]

Really weird hearing Fromsoft being brought up on a late night television show. I’m so happy for Miyazaki and the team for finally getting the recognition they deserve. I may have joined the community later than others, but I was still there before Elden Ring so seeing how far they’ve come just brings me so much joy… and also a bit of fear

[steveng]

I love how you made him comfortable enough to really share what his motivations are.. Well done sir.

[Rezorrand]

I love how grounded this interview was, it felt much more personal than the movie plugs and other quick chats where celebrities just come on, share a few bits of trivia and then are given a plug and wave goodbye. Something I've been missing in these past decades almost..

[rikkiechambers]

As a former librarian who did not watch the shows because I read the books and knew how sad Game of thrones was .. this was a lovely interview ! He is an incredibly talented author and also I agree with you about that launch Stephen .. 20 years is a blink .

[jjarv]

The way Stephen breathes hope into George after he addressed his very understandable pessimism was beautiful

[jhern]

My guy is an elite tier geek. May the american medical system keep him with us for many years to come.

[Bareego]

I remember first time meeting George R.R. Martin, I didn't know who he was at the time. It was at a popular culture convention. All the other famous people had a special area where you had to pay to get an autograph or photo taken, and this gentle bearded man was on the main floor, signing books and chatting to people, and there was a long line. I still treasure the photo I took of him then, especially after reading most of his books. I started reading Scifi and fantasy in my teen years and cherish the adventure of traveling into the authors' imaginations. Sadly I find many modern Scifi sections in book stores don't carry books that broaden your horizon, but rather are just retellings of established brands.

[ivoferin]

You let him speak on his tempo... Brilliantly lead interview, Stephen! 5 stars.

[tytn]

one of the more interesting interviews ... I could listen to George RR Martin and Stephen for another hour or five! When a host allows a guest free-reign to express thoughts, magic happens!

[shmuelaryehkoltov]

Of all of the guests on this show, George is probably one of the guests I'd like to spend an evening with the most. He's just down to earth, interested and fully engaged in the subject.

[sciencelife]

This was by and large, one 'of your best interviews Stephen. I also love the fact that you let George go on and fully flesh out his opinions. He is a very well-spoken man.