Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on March 02, 1942)

Happy Birthday, John Winslow Irving! May your day be as delightfully quirky and unforgettable as Owen Meany's voice or Garp’s eccentric adventures. Your novels have given us laughter, tears—and occasionally confusion—but always a profound appreciation for life's absurdities.

From the whimsical wisdom of "The World According to Garp" to the heartfelt humanity in "The Cider House Rules," you've masterfully turned ordinary lives into extraordinary tales on page and screen alike. Here's hoping this birthday brings you joy worthy of an Oscar-winning adaptation—minus any plot twists involving bears or wrestling mats!

Cheers to another chapter filled with humor, insight, and endless inspiration!