Book Quote by Charles Dance
![“I have to admit that I haven't read any of the books [of George Martin's "Game of Thrones"] and I don't refer to them. Apart from anything else they're very thick [in size] and they frighten me. A terrifying prospect.” quote by Charles Dance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/52e/charles-dance-10952_book_i-have-to-admit-that-i-haven-t-read-any_915761.jpg)
“I have to admit that I haven't read any of the books [of George Martin's "Game of Thrones"] and I don't refer to them. Apart from anything else they're very thick [in size] and they frighten me. A terrifying prospect.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Magazine feature, 2022
Admits avoiding reading the thick Game of Thrones books because they seem intimidating.
In simple terms: Avoids reading due to size and fear.
Key Takeaway
Face intimidating tasks step by step.
Themes
fear
intimidation
literature
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- starting a new series
- tackling a large project
- overcoming procrastination
Key Concepts
psychological barriers
reading habits
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a task feel daunting?
- How can you break it into manageable parts?
A Different Perspective
Size alone may not be the only barrier.
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![“Because [writers] Dan Weiss and David Benioff have done such a great job in adapting them, that's what we work with. It serves no purpose to anybody for actors to come onto a set with a well-thumbed copy of the source material and start querying why this or that line has been left out of the…” quote by Charles Dance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cbd/charles-dance-10952_actors_because-writers-dan-weiss-and-david-beni_750019.jpg)
