Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on October 17, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Mike! Another year older and wiser—though we suspect you've been wise since you first picked up that red pen. From inspiring students in English class to boldly chairing the Working Group for 14-19 Reform, your dedication has rewritten more than just syllabuses; it's reshaped futures (and probably saved countless teenagers from Shakespeare-induced panic attacks).

Your recent success steering educational reform proves you're still acing life's toughest exams with flying colors—and without needing a retake! May this birthday be filled with laughter, cake that's sweeter than student excuses on deadline day, and grammar jokes only an English teacher could love. Cheers to many timeless chapters ahead!