Let's make this birthday one to remember.

91 years old (Born on May 19, 1934)

Happy Birthday, Jim Lehrer! May your day be filled with more excitement than a breaking news story and fewer plot twists than your novel "Short List." Your years steering PBS NewsHour as executive editor have left us informed, inspired, and occasionally amused—especially when you navigated political debates smoother than most politicians themselves.

Here's hoping this birthday brings you joy worthy of front-page headlines. You've given us countless memorable moments through journalism and literature alike; may today reward you with laughter louder than newsroom banter and celebrations warmer than studio lights. Cheers to another year of storytelling brilliance—you're always at the top of our shortlist!