Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump, co-authors of 'Why We Want You to Be Rich,' recently spoke with AOL Book Maven Bethanne Patrick at the 2006 Quill Book Awards. Here are excerpts from that interview:

Bethanne Patrick: Live at the 2006 Quill Awards, I'm Bethanne Patrick and I am joined on the red carpet by Mr. and Mrs. Kiyosaki. Tell me: what brings you to the Quills besides the new book?

Robert Kiyosaki: Well, it is an honor to be invited to the Quills. These are the brightest guys in the world -- these authors. It’s an honor to be here -- and to be here with Donald Trump, my friend -- it's great. It's just an honor. It's beyond my wildest dreams.

Bethanne Patrick: And you are also a bestselling author, Mrs. Kiyosaki. What is your favorite book?

Kim Kiyosaki: Well, of course my favorite book is my book, 'Rich Woman,' but I've got a big plug for 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' and for the new book, 'Why We Want You to Be Rich' with Donald Trump and Robert. I think it's fabulous. We were hoping that, even though 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' has been out for nine years, we were hoping it'd be nominated. [laughs]

Bethanne Patrick: Why not? It's great to see you here at the Quills.

Robert Kiyosaki: It's a great lineup of contestants. Some of my favorite authors ... and I get to announce, so what a great thing.

Bethanne Patrick: Who are some of your favorites?

Robert Kiyosaki: Barbara Ehrenreich, Jim Collins. This is fabulous. I get so many ideas from them. Barbara is after my own heart -- she wrote 'Nickel and Dimed,' which is such a social statement on where we are today in the world. So, I'm looking forward to meeting her.

Bethanne Patrick: So a real treat for you as well.

Kim Kiyosaki: What else is exciting is that Robert and Donald Trump will be announcing the Business Book Award tonight. So that'll be really thrilling.

Bethanne Patrick: And maybe 'Bait and Switch' will win?

Robert Kiyosaki: Who knows?

Kim Kiyosaki: They're all talented.

Robert Kiyosaki: I really love that woman -- she's a great writer and a great social commentator.

Bethanne Patrick: Thanks again so much.