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Charles Webb said Wednesday he has signed a publishing deal for a sequel to his 1963 novel 'The Graduate', which introduced the memorable love triangle of twentysomething Benjamin Braddock, his sweetheart Elaine and her seductive mother, Mrs. Robinson.

• When asked why there was a 43-year delay before a sequel, Webb responded, "It was quite a while till I could figure out what they did next."
• Webb said he received only $56,000 for the book. He has led an itinerant life and given away much of his fortune since gaining fame with his first novel. Earlier this year, Webb faced eviction from his apartment in Hove in southern England because of unpaid rent. It was the threat of homelessness for himself and his partner of 40 years — a woman who goes by the name of Fred — that prompted him to approach publishers with the novel he had been working on for several years.
• The movie version of "The Graduate" made millions, but Webb did not get a share of the film rights and did not receive any of the money.