Let's make this birthday one to remember.

91 years old (Born on June 14, 1933)

Happy Birthday, Jerzy Kosinski! May your day be filled with fewer misadventures than those of your unforgettable refugee in "The Painted Bird," and may you find yourself comfortably "Being There" at every celebration. Your literary journeys have taken us through the complexities of human nature, from the haunting depths of war to the absurdities hidden within everyday life.

Here's hoping your birthday is as thrilling as a flight in the "Cockpit," yet free from any devilish twists reminiscent of "The Devil Tree." Congratulations on crafting timeless narratives that continue to captivate readers worldwide—your stories remain award-winning steps toward literary immortality!