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Ken Jennings Reveals His College Roommate Became a Bestselling Author

Ken Jennings Reveals His College Roommate Became a Bestselling Author

Summary

Ken Jennings, who is known for his “Jeopardy!” winning streak, said that his college roommate was Brandon Sanderson, a famous fantasy book writer. They went to Brigham Young University together, and Sanderson worked night shifts at a hotel while writing big fantasy novels.

Key Facts

  • Ken Jennings and Brandon Sanderson were college roommates at Brigham Young University from 1996 to 2000.
  • Brandon Sanderson is a well-known author of fantasy books, including series like “Mistborn” and “The Stormlight Archive.”
  • Sanderson worked as a night-shift desk clerk at a hotel during college, where he wrote long novels.
  • Jennings shared this information during a question-and-answer session on the “Jeopardy!” show.
  • Sanderson has become very successful and now can afford private travel instead of flying commercial.
  • Jennings humorously said that he is the second most successful person from their apartment now.
  • Fans were excited to learn about the connection between the two famous people.
  • Jennings later clarified he might have confused the hotel brand where Sanderson worked.
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