Let's make this birthday one to remember.

57 years old (Born on February 24, 1968)

Happy birthday, Mitch Hedberg! Wherever you are, I hope you're still trying to convince escalators they're just temporarily stairs. Your jokes about rice being great when you're hungry for 2,000 of something and your brilliant observation that donuts should come with receipts ("I don't need proof of purchase—I give you money, you give me donut!") continue to make us laugh uncontrollably.

Your Comedy Central Presents special remains legendary; your laid-back style and quirky one-liners have inspired countless comedians. Today we celebrate the man who taught us that ducks eat free at Subway. Thanks for making life hilariously absurd!