Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on April 13, 1964)

Happy Birthday, John Swinney! From steering Scotland's finances with steady hands since 2007 to championing sustainable growth and employment, you've certainly mastered the art of balancing budgets better than most jugglers handle bowling pins. Your leadership has been as resilient as your commitment—though we're still wondering how you survived leading the SNP from 2000 to 2004 without losing all your hair!

Here's wishing you a birthday filled with laughter, joy, and perhaps fewer budget spreadsheets for once. May this year bring continued success in shaping Scotland’s future sustainably—and may your sense of humor remain sharper than Holyrood debates!