81 years old (Born on September 12, 1943)
Happy Birthday, Michael Ondaatje! May your day be as poetic and intriguing as "The Cinnamon Peeler," yet far less mysterious than the plot twists in "Anil's Ghost." You've given us unforgettable journeys through deserts with “The English Patient” and jazz-infused adventures of creativity gone wild in “Coming Through Slaughter.” Your literary brilliance continues to captivate readers worldwide.Here's hoping this birthday brings you joy worthy of a Booker Prize celebration—minus any dramatic sandstorms or complicated love triangles. Keep inspiring us all; after all these years, you're still our favorite storyteller who makes even dainty monsters seem charmingly delightful!