Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on December 02, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Botho Strauß! May your day be filled with more drama than a stage full of existentially confused characters and fewer plot twists than "Der Junge Mann." Your timeless talent for capturing life's absurdities continues to inspire—and occasionally bewilder—us all.

From novels that make us ponder deeply to plays that leave audiences both laughing and scratching their heads, you've mastered the art of literary surprise. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as your readers experience when finally understanding one of your cleverly layered metaphors. Cheers to another year filled with creativity, wit, and delightful confusion!