Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on October 25, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Gloria Katz! May your day be filled with more laughs and adventures than a night cruising the streets in "American Graffiti." Your brilliant storytelling has given us timeless characters and unforgettable moments—making teenage rebellion look effortlessly cool since 1973.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much excitement as drag racing down Paradise Road (minus any speeding tickets!). Thanks for penning stories that continue to resonate across generations. Keep inspiring us all—and remember, birthdays are just life's way of saying you're still young enough to cruise Main Street one more time. Have an amazing celebration!