Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on April 30, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Ian Saville! May your day be filled with laughter, magic tricks that actually work (for once), and puppets who finally agree on socialist theory. Your unique blend of ventriloquism and socialism has always left audiences both entertained and enlightened—who knew Marxist ideology could come from a puppet's mouth without strings attached?

From captivating crowds at festivals to charming theatres across Britain, you've proven time after time that comedy can indeed spark revolution—or at least revolutionary giggles. Here's hoping this year brings even more success in spreading joy through witty banter about capitalism’s shortcomings. Keep the laughs—and revolutions—coming!