Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on February 09, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Senator Jim Webb! May your day be filled with more excitement than a Senate filibuster and fewer surprises than international diplomacy. Your tireless advocacy for government accountability has inspired many—though we suspect even you couldn't hold Congress accountable for eating all the birthday cake.

From bravely serving in Vietnam to penning gripping novels like "Fields of Fire," you've proven that courage comes not only from action but also through powerful storytelling. Here's hoping this year brings another bestseller—or at least enough material to keep Washington honest (and entertained). Cheers to you, Senator Webb; may your wit remain sharper than congressional debates!