Thank you Brandon Sanderson. It's pretty fantastic to have our ilk recognized and appreciated. If I ever grumble about minor points of your writing of characters I've grown up with and am stubbornly attached to, those negativities pale in comparison to the huge appreciation I have for your respect and recognition of the fans of this series.

Although I don't know if I could say that my love of WoT has made the lives of those around me better, per se...