From acting Hand of the King to a hero deprived of rewards and recognition -- Tyrion Lannister's journey in HBO's Game of Thrones took some dramatic turns towards the end of the second season. The masterful portrayal of Peter Dinklage as the honorable imp who can rally hundreds of men to fight for their land and their wives is heartfelt, convincing and compelling.

Dinklage won last year's Emmy for the same category under which he is nominated again this year: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Will he get two wins a row?

Based on the Game of Thrones Season 2 finale alone, the outlook is very good.

Here are Top 5 of Tyrion Lannister's Most Memorable Quotes from Game of Thrones Season 2:

5. I'm a monster, as well as a dwarf. You should charge me double. (Episode 10: "Valar Morghulis")

4. Tyrion: The Lord of Light wants his enemies burnt. The Drowned God wants his enemies drowned. Why are all the gods such vicious c-nts? Where is the god of t-ts and wine? (Episode 8: "The Prince of Winterfell")

3. Tyrion: I'm the captain. If this ship goes down, I go down with it. (Episode 9: "Blackwater")

2. Tyrion: I do belong here. These bad people, what I'm good at, out talking them, out thinking them, it's what I am and I like it. I like it more than anything I've ever done. And you're going to leave?
Shae: You have a shit memory. I am yours and you are mine. (Episode 10: "Valar Morghulis")

1. Those are brave men knocking at our door. Let's go kill them! (Episode 9: "Blackwater")

Game of Thrones is also nominated as Outstanding Drama Series alongside HBO's Boardwalk Empire, AMC's Breaking Bad, PBS' Downtown Abbey, Showtime's Homeland and AMC's Mad Men.