Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on April 30, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Howard Brookner! May your day be as delightfully quirky and unforgettable as the iconic characters you've brought to life. From capturing William S. Burroughs' eccentric genius in "Burroughs: The Movie," to dazzling us with the vibrant charm of 1920's New York City in "Bloodhounds of Broadway," your storytelling continues to inspire laughter, intrigue, and admiration.

Here's hoping this birthday is filled with scenes worthy of cinematic legend—minus any unexpected plot twists involving runaway bloodhounds or beatnik poets crashing the party! Keep writing those timeless tales; after all, nobody does it quite like you. Cheers to another year behind (and ahead) of the camera!