Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on April 23, 1952)

Happy Birthday, EJ Dionne! Let's celebrate another year of your thoughtful columns and sharp insights. You've skillfully navigated the stormy seas of political commentary—with a wit that's as timeless as it is timely—making complex issues clear while gently poking fun at life's absurdities along the way.

Your readers count on you to deliver wisdom wrapped in humor—and you've consistently proved that civility, compassion, and cleverness still matter in public debate. May this birthday bring more inspiration for brilliant prose; after all, politics can wait one day while we savor cake (which we promise isn't partisan). Cheers!