Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on August 21, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Jose-Maria David! Another year sculpted into history with the quickness and grace only you could manage. Watching your swift hands breathe life into bronze animals always leaves us breathless—though not nearly as winded as any assistant trying to keep pace!

Your recent exhibition showcased once again how effortlessly you capture the essence of wildlife in each spirited piece. Who knew sculptures created at lightning speed could remain timelessly elegant? Keep dazzling us (and exhausting everyone else) for years to come. Age may slow most people down, but clearly you're carved from a different mold entirely. Enjoy your day!