Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on March 04, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Leslie! May your day be filled with more common sense than American foreign policy has seen in decades. Your wisdom from "Power Rules" continues to rescue us all—one diplomatic faux pas at a time.

From unraveling the ironies of Vietnam to boldly navigating through Star Wars debates (the geopolitical kind—not lightsabers), you've consistently enlightened and entertained readers alike. As President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, you’ve proven that diplomacy can indeed have humor—and plenty of irony too!

Here's wishing you another year full of insightful commentary, sharp wit, and fewer international headaches. Cheers!