Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on February 07, 1969)

Happy Birthday, John Reed! Another year older and still rolling strong—much like the snowball you famously sent tumbling down literary hills in "Snowball's Chance." Your knack for stirring up thoughtful laughter and insightful chaos remains unmatched. From your sharp wit in "A Still Small Voice" to the intriguing depths of "The Whole," you've kept readers delightfully puzzled yet thoroughly entertained.

Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy (and fewer controversies!) than your iconic 2002 masterpiece. May your creativity continue to flourish, inspiring us all with humor that never melts away. Cheers to another chapter filled with success!