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Ya Can’t Spell Pimp Without An Imp: “Game Of Thrones” Actor Balks About Being A Sex Symbol [Video]

Hope y’all haven’t been sleepin’ on this show cuz it’s one of our faves. If you have been watching “Game of Thrones” then you know that Tyrion Lannister gets more chop down action than pretty much any other character — hence the sex symbol label. Via People reports : “Game of Thrones fans are the nicest people ever, but a thousand nice people coming at me gives me claustrophobia,” actor Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister on HBO’s hit fantasy series, tells Playboy in a new interview. “I can’t wear a pair of sunglasses and pull my hat down and just disappear. I’m 4½ feet tall, so I sort of stand out.” Lately, Dinklage, 43, is standing out as a sex symbol, a status he says he takes “with a grain of salt.” “They’ll say, ‘Oh, he’s sexy,’ but women still go for guys who are 6’2,” he says in the mag’s new issue, on newsstands Friday. “It’s nice that people are thinking outside the box, but I don’t believe any of it for a minute.” But that recognition may be marketable, after all – in the form of a fragrance, which Dinklage says he’ll call Midgeté Midgeté. (Though Dinklage says the M word is “like the N world among short-statured people,” “some of us have made it our own. We add an e with an accent at the end.”) “I have a friend – not a dwarf – who’s an alchemist of sorts. He concocted a men’s cologne … He gave me a bottle as a gift. I was thinking, we should totally put this on the market. You know how Jessica Simpson and Beyoncé have signature perfumes and make a mint? I’m thinking this cologne could be my ticket to fortune.” Another problem only the biggest Hollywood stars face? Recognizing the VIPs when you’re in their midst. “I apparently brushed off Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on my way to the stage,” he says of winning a Golden Globe in 2012, when he spoke about an actor who was injured in a dwarf-tossing incident in his acceptance speech. “When you’re in that moment and you’re about to accept an award and you have no idea what you’re going to say, you don’t notice that Brad and Angelina are reaching out to say hello,” Dinklage says. “All I saw was a sea of people I needed to get through. Friends don’t care about issues like dwarf tossing. They only care about ‘Dude, you dissed Brangelina.’ “ Did y’all know that “midget” was a bad word? Apparently dwarf or little person is more acceptable. Peter Dinklage is an amazing actor though. We’re glad he’s finding so much success these days. Check out some clips of his best work on GOT below: HBO/EW.com

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Golden Globes 2012: Best And Worst Moments

Peter Dinklage’s acceptance speech and Seth Rogen’s shocking one-liner rank among best Globes moments — but there were FAILs too. By Josh Wigler Peter Dinklage at the 2012 Golden Globes Photo: Getty Images In spite of some predictable results (“The Artist” wins everything! Again!) and a far tamer-than-expected performance from returning host Ricky Gervais , there were some moments at the 2012 Golden Globes worth standing up and saluting — from victories for a handful of small-screen underdogs to appearances from real-life dogs. Of course, there were other moments we would just as soon forget. Read on for our list of the best and worst of Sunday’s (January 15) Globes! Best Penis Joke: Seth Rogen On a night peppered with lewd, “members only” humor that included Madonna trying to steal a smooch from Gervais and George Clooney offering “Shame” star Michael Fassbender a few golf tips, it was “50/50” comedian Seth Rogen who came out swinging with the most shocking one-liner of the night. Rogen called attention to his “concealed erection” while standing next to Kate Beckinsale, and it’s a good thing she wasn’t in character as “Underworld” badass Selene, or else that joke may have ended very, very differently. Best Google Alert: Peter Dinklage This year’s Globes gave Dinklage yet another deserved win for playing Tyrion Lannister on “Game of Thrones.” But the actor didn’t simply accept his award, he sent every viewer with access to the Internet straight to the Web with instructions to Google Martin Henderson. No, he did not mean the “Torque” actor. Instead, Dinklage successfully called attention to a dwarf-tossing victim in England, using the Globes as a platform to highlight a greater issue. Least Prepared Winner: Meryl Streep When you hold the record for receiving the most Golden Globe nominations of any actor in history, one would think you’d be a bit more prepared when an award actually came your way. During Sunday night’s broadcast, however, Streep was genuinely stunned by her Best Actress victory for “The Iron Lady.” In a discombobulated acceptance speech, she thanked actors who weren’t even nominated for awards and dragged on for way too frakkin’ long. Meryl, we love you, but please: a little preparation goes a long way. At this point in your storied career, there’s really no excuse for getting played off the stage. Biggest Mistake: The “Boss” Wins Over Walter White No disrespect intended to the former Frasier Crane, who has ruled the small screen in many incarnations over the years. Grammar’s work on Starz’s freshman drama “Boss” is worth acclaim, no doubt, but is it worth more than “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston’s continued excellence as chemistry teacher-turned-meth cook? Not a chance. Four years into the AMC thriller and Cranston continues to top himself with every episode in his role as Walter White. He is the danger, and there’s no question that he should have won the Globe this year. Spot-On Award: “Homeland” On the flip side, voters got it right by awarding Showtime’s “Homeland” with two major awards: one for Best Drama and one to Claire Danes for Best Actress in a TV Drama. Danes’ mentally unstable counterterrorism agent Carrie Mathison is one of the most original and moving lead characters to hit the small screen in recent years, and the actress’ victory in this category is more than deserved. Likewise, the series itself was one of the brightest TV offerings of 2011, absolutely required viewing for anyone fascinated by the world of espionage and the War on Terror. Best Dog: Uggie, “The Artist” In a year dominated by awesome movie dogs, Jack from “The Artist” — played by Uggie the Jack Russell terrier — was the only one respectful enough to actually show up to the Golden Globes. By default, Uggie wins our inaugural Best Dog award. To the other canines: shame on you for staying home. Stick with MTV News for the 2012 Golden Globes winners , and don’t miss all the fashion from the Golden Globes red carpet ! Related Videos 2012 Golden Globes: Highlights From The Show Related Photos MTV Style | 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet Photos Golden Globes 2012 Press Room

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‘Game Of Thrones’ World Is ‘Ruled By The Sword,’ Peter Dinklage Says

But his character, Tyrion, ‘uses his mind to equal other people’s swords,’ actor tells MTV News. By Kara Warner Peter Dinklage Photo: MTV News Any time a beloved book series is adapted from the page to the screen, readers inevitably find themselves hoping the adaptation will be faithful to the source material and anxious that it won’t be. With regard to HBO’s upcoming “Game of Thrones,” which is based on George R.R. Martin’s saga “A Song of Ice and Fire,” fans have been quick to jump onboard in support of HBO’s adaptation, particularly with the casting of Peter Dinklage in the pivotal and deeply complex role of Tyrion Lannister. In a nutshell, Tyrion, a disfigured dwarf, is the third child of one of the most cold, cruel and calculating families in “Game of Thrones.” Because of his appearance, paired with the fact that his mother died giving birth to him, he has been the victim of much cruelty from his family since he was born. MTV News recently had the opportunity to chat with Dinklage about taking on the role and how he came to love Tyrion as much as the fans do. “He comes from a very complicated family, and it really informs a lot of what he does,” Dinklage said. “He’s very intelligent, which is always a joy to play. In this sort of land where everything is ruled by the sword, he doesn’t take that. He doesn’t go through that door; he goes through door number two. He has a great facility with his mind, and he uses his mind to equal other people’s swords,” he explained. Given the actor’s experience with the fantasy genre, we asked him to explain how “Game of Thrones” is different from something like his work in “The Chronicles of Narnia.” “I wouldn’t be quick to even use the word ‘fantasy’ with this,” Dinklage said. “I know that’s what’s been used and maybe a lot of people would disagree with me, but I sort of don’t see it as a fantasy, at least from the stuff I’ve done that was truly fantasy. You know, where water creatures are coming out of the ground and lions are talking. That, to me, is a bit more fantastical,” he added. When pressed to categorize the show, Dinklage struggled to come up with one specific genre. “This is more of a human drama; human drama, that sounds a bit funny as well,” he said. “It’s hard to pinpoint what this show is, but that’s the strength of it. There are things lurking in the shadows a bit, which lend a fantastical element to it, but it’s more about humans, people, laughs, making each other’s lives a bit more complex.” “Game of Thrones” is set to premiere on HBO in April. Check out our other interviews with castmembers Sean Bean and Emilia Clarke . If you’ve read the book series, which genre would you put it in? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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