Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on October 27, 1936)

Happy Birthday, Neil Sheehan! Here's wishing a joyous celebration to the writer who showed that leaking papers could be more impressive than writing them. Your bravery with the Pentagon Papers not only made history but proved once and for all: if politics tries hiding in shadows, a good reporter comes armed with spotlights (and probably tons of coffee).

From Pulitzer-winning pages in 1989 back through your daring leaks of '71, you've demonstrated what true journalism means—fearless dedication mixed skillfully with ink-stained humor. On this birthday, may you enjoy plenty of laughter and perhaps appreciate fewer secrets needing exposure going forward!