...for the book he is talking about writing after his term in office. "Whether it's published four years from now or eight, we're certain it will be quite inspiring and have therefore awarded the prize in advance to celebrate his anticipated literature" said Palmer Birthwright, chair of the Pulitzer General Non-fiction Award Subcommittee.

"Oh, it's on now! Ima write a good book when this is over" said Obama upon learning he won.