Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on August 30, 1944)

Happy Birthday to the incomparable Molly Ivins! Your razor-sharp wit and fearless commentary have kept politicians on their toes—and readers laughing—for decades. From your legendary columns in The New York Times, where you playfully skewered political egos, to your beloved Texas papers that celebrated (and gently teased) Lone Star culture, you've always reminded us not to take ourselves too seriously.

Your recent successes continue inspiring new generations of journalists who strive for truth with humor and heart. May this birthday bring as much joy as one of your classic zingers—timelessly funny yet profoundly insightful. Cheers to another year keeping politics honest and Texans humble!