Let's make this birthday one to remember.

59 years old (Born on October 23, 1965)

Happy Birthday, Augusten Burroughs! May your day be as delightfully unpredictable and humorously insightful as the pages of "Running With Scissors." Your fearless honesty has given us laughter through tears—and occasionally made family gatherings seem surprisingly normal by comparison.

From navigating life's absurdities in "Dry" to exploring deeper shadows with courage in "A Wolf at the Table," you've shown readers that truth can indeed be stranger (and funnier) than fiction. Here's hoping this birthday brings you plenty more material for future memoirs—though perhaps fewer chaotic adventures!

Cheers to another year filled with wit, wisdom, and wonderfully sharp storytelling!