Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on June 02, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Clarence! Another year wiser and still writing circles around the rest of us. Your Pulitzer Prize-winning commentary from 1989 remains timeless—much like your wit and charm. Clearly, age is just another headline you effortlessly rewrite.

From insightful columns at The Chicago Tribune to captivating appearances on television panels, you've consistently enlightened readers with humor and wisdom. May this birthday bring as much joy as your best editorials—and fewer deadlines!

Here's wishing you a celebration filled with laughter, cake (hopefully tastier than newsroom coffee), and plenty more years of brilliant insights ahead. Cheers to you!