carolyn kroll reidy is proof that it can and along the way for contagious curiosity and enthusiasm, haseyed to millions of readers. congratulations to a great publisher and great leader, carolyn kroll reidy. [applause] .. [applause] . . >> thank you for sitting with us to support this important work of pen america and i want to thank the staff and everyone at simon & schuster who has work so hart to make this evening success and thanks to stephen king. it has been a singular honor for rivener and simon & schuster to be business-er. he has kept us working to keep up with his vast creativity and energy. for the lifetime work and generosity to other artists and authors, stephen is richly deserving of tonight's honor. [applause] and to moggan froman for -- morgan froman for being part of the gets stills. i'm honored to receive his honor which has fought so valiantly and effectively for human rights and the right of free speech and expression and promoting lit tour and he right to publish in so many places around the world. for those of us dedicated to introducing the work of writers to the