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Welcome to Dedicated. Today I am thrilled to be with Ken Follett. He is world famous for his

thriller novels as well as historical fiction. He's published in more than 80 countries and

has sold approximately 200 million books. Two of his better

known titles are Eye of the Needle, a thriller, and also Pillars of the Earth, historical

fiction. I have my U.S. first edition right here on the table. Ken has been appointed commander

of the Order of the British Empire for his services to literature. He's also done a

tremendous amount of charity work in particular for literacy. His latest book is called Circle of

Days, historical fiction set in the time of the origins of Stonehenge, and it's terrific. Ken,

it is awesome to be with you. Welcome. It's a pleasure to be here. Thank you.

Well, we're going to kick it off with some champagne, was your request.

Oh, boy. The ice pail is always good for the show Sound Effects, for the listening only audience.

We're going to pop over a little Dom Pernignon here as I get the foil off.

So I have, in watching some of your earlier interviews, I did observe that you are truly a champagne drinker.

This is the way for you.

Absolutely.

I'm very fond of it.

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