Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on August 25, 1952)

Happy Birthday, John Faso! While your gubernatorial run in 2006 didn't quite land you the governor's mansion, it certainly earned you a permanent spot in New York political trivia. After all, not everyone can say they went toe-to-toe with Eliot Spitzer and lived to tell the tale!

But seriously—your dedication and resilience have always been admirable. Whether navigating Albany politics or championing causes close to your heart, you've shown grace under pressure (and humor after defeat). Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer debates and more cake slices—because unlike elections, birthdays are best won by landslides.

Cheers to many more!