Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on November 23, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Joe Eszterhas! Another year older and still crafting stories that keep us on the edge of our seats. From your unforgettable screenplays like "Basic Instinct" to recent successes highlighting your unmatched storytelling talent—your creativity continues to inspire (and occasionally scandalize) audiences everywhere.

Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much excitement and intrigue as one of your famous plot twists—but perhaps with fewer controversies involved! Keep writing boldly; we can't wait for more thrilling scripts ahead. Cheers to another fantastic chapter filled with laughter, success, and plenty of memorable moments worth scripting into a blockbuster film someday!