Let's make this birthday one to remember.

69 years old (Born on May 24, 1955)

Happy Birthday, Paul Gigot! Another year wiser and still sharp enough to dissect political spin faster than most of us can finish our morning coffee. Your Pulitzer Prize-winning insights continue to remind politicians everywhere that someone is always watching—and taking notes.

From your razor-sharp editorials at The Wall Street Journal to those memorable TV debates where you calmly dismantle arguments with a smile, you've proven time and again that wit truly ages like fine wine. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer deadlines (unlikely), more laughs (guaranteed), and plenty of cake—because even the toughest commentators deserve something sweet occasionally!