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Lowenna Waters
Apr 16, 2019
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Unless you live under a rock, you'll be aware that a brand new series of the fantasy television show Game of Thrones aired on Sunday night.
Needless to say, excited fans are flooding social media with theories, memes, recaps, and talk of the forthcoming series.
However, among the discussion, Dan Fogleman, creator of the NBC hit drama This Is Us, recounted the moving story of when his friend Alex Hanan met George RR Martin, the famous author of the series.
In an incredible Twitter thread, he wrote:
Anyone want a quick personal story about George R. Martin/#GameofThrones?— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284629
Over a year ago a close buddy and I get to see Springsteen’s Broadway show. It’s a big deal for us. My buddy, Alex,… https://t.co/xeMdOilDUn— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284630
He’s talking a mile a minute. While waiting outside the theater, he has spotted George R. Martin. He says he’s goin… https://t.co/JQIb3SMBVb— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284631
I arrive at the theater. Alex is waiting, bursting with energy as always. He tells me he approached George. Got a… https://t.co/xx8dDX3ruG— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284631
Alex says to him: “maybe we will join you.” Alex and I chuckle at his chutzpah.— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284632
We see Springsteen. The entire show Alex is debating when to text George. I beg him to let it go. I know George wil… https://t.co/3fdypzjX2t— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284632
The Springsteen show ends. It’s amazing. Alex, as I knew he would, immediately texts George. And to my absolute sho… https://t.co/7udMn3hSbq— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284632
Alex and I go. I’m convinced it’s going to end badly. A weird miscommunication. We are going to get ghosted. At le… https://t.co/8kIBywhyqh— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284632
We eat pizza for an hour or two. George and I talk shop. Alex tries to play it cool, only makes a few nerdy Thrones… https://t.co/Y6Ic14O7Dw— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284633
Here’s what George R Martin didn’t know that night. My handsome, well-haired, larger than life pal Alex is battling… https://t.co/agE2MXEPIt— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284633
But for that entire year, Alex never stops talking about his night with his hero. And, in turn, I will never stop t… https://t.co/sCRQqnUF8V— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284633
But it will also be a reminder of our friend, who we miss terribly. And for me; not just a reminder of the power of… https://t.co/gCykofW2Te— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284634
Our friend, Alex Hanan, is watching TV tonight from above. Spoiling every single reveal for everyone up there, driv… https://t.co/EONn4cGyjD— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555284634
He even managed to dig up a photograph of his friend with the legendary author.
Alex with George R.R. Martin! #GameOfThrones https://t.co/emUEAisS6J— Dan Fogelman (@Dan Fogelman) 1555294918
Needless to say, other Twitter users found the whole story really touching.
@Dan_Fogelman Dammit. I didn’t expect tears. #GOT— Ines (@Ines) 1555287407
@Dan_Fogelman This is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this! Alex sounds like a guy we all would have been lucky to know!— Allie Mac Kay (@Allie Mac Kay) 1555344288
@Dan_Fogelman George RRMartin is a wonderful nd generous man. He tweeted for my daughter’s Boston marathon run 3 ye… https://t.co/YL7lmchqZv— R.A. Salvatore (@R.A. Salvatore) 1555382910
We're not crying, you are!
HT Mashable
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