Conversation so far:
Was Ben a writer?
Stein writes frequently on a variety of topics.
Did he have any best sellers?
His bestselling books (with investment advisor Phil DeMuth) include Yes, You Can Retire Comfortably, Can America Survive?, and Yes, You Can Time the Market.
Did he win any awards?
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Did he write any other books?
He has also written for numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Penthouse, Los Angeles Magazine, and Barron's Magazine.

Question: Is he well liked?
Self-contained rewrite: Is Ben Stein well liked?