Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on August 11, 1961)

Happy Birthday, David Brooks! Another year wiser and still effortlessly navigating the turbulent waters of politics with grace—and a dash of humor. Your insightful commentary on Shields and Brooks has become as essential to our weekends as coffee (and almost equally stimulating). Whether dissecting policy or gently ribbing Mark Shields, your thoughtful analysis always hits home.

Here's hoping this birthday brings you fewer political headaches than usual—though we secretly enjoy watching you untangle them each week. May your columns continue inspiring us all while reminding politicians everywhere that common sense isn't extinct yet—it just wears glasses like yours!