I would disagree. He IS talented at making movies that a lot of people want to see and presumably very talented at sales pitches, networking, the directorial process, etc.

I may not like the product, but I also would not deny that he is talented.

EDIT: I would also say that people who make statements like "GRRM is a no talent hack" are no different than the people who say things like "Trump is an imbecile who has never succeeded in business." The evidence says otherwise.

I would disagree. He IS talented at making movies that a lot of people want to see and presumably very talented at sales pitches, networking, the directorial process, etc.

I may not like the product, but I also would not deny that he is talented.