George R.R. Martin Evades Publishers by Escaping Through Bathroom Window
By
The Onion Staff
Yesterday's bagel, baked twice. Familiar and a bit tough.
Summary
Publishers from Penguin Random House broke down George R.R. Martin's door in Santa Fe, NM, as the author escaped through a bathroom window. Executive editor Anne Groell pleaded with Martin to return, shouting that they just wanted to talk, while editorial assistants were instructed to fan out and prevent his escape as he disappeared into the trees.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledGeorge, George, come back—we don't want to hurt you! We just want to talk!
Editorial assistants, fan out! Don't let him get away! He's a fast one
A set of billowing curtains signaling that they had arrived moments too late
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