Happy birthday! Ken Follett turns 77 today

‘The Pillars of the Earth’ author Ken Follett is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Ken Follett has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Follett, a cultural icon

Born Kenneth Martin Follett in Cardiff on June 5, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Follett's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ken hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ken Follett as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Ken, you're the best!

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