Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on January 01, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Dennis! May your day be as delightful and unpredictable as "Weather Permitting," yet concise enough to keep it a "Long Story Short." Your poetic brilliance continues to inspire us all—though we remain forever the outnumbered admirers of an unmatched literary wit.

From crafting profound insights in "Troubled Thoughts, Majestic Dreams" to enlightening readers with sharp observations in "Quote Poet Unquote," you've proven that poetry can indeed have punchlines. Here's hoping this birthday brings you more majestic dreams than troubled thoughts—and may critics always find themselves happily outnumbered by fans who adore your timeless verse. Cheers!