"I've never understood one thing: Why do all these megalomaniac dictators, secret societies, mad scientists, and totalitarian aliens want to rule the world? I mean really? Don't they know what a pain in the neck it is to be in charge? People are always making unreasonable demands of kings. Please save us from the invading Vandal hoards! Please make sure we have proper sanitation to prevent the spread of disease! Please stop beheading your wives so often; it's ruining the rugs!"
American fantasy and science fiction writer known for the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive. He also completed Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. He is one of the most prominent contemporary authors in epic fantasy.