Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on January 07, 1957)

Happy Birthday, Nicholson Baker! May your celebrations be as delightfully detailed and introspective as your stream-of-consciousness narratives. Here's hoping your cake-cutting ceremony is analyzed with the same meticulous fascination you gave shoelaces in "The Mezzanine," or perhaps even more intriguing than the whispered conversations of "Vox."

Your literary journey continues to captivate readers, making everyday moments extraordinary through rich characterizations and thoughtful observations. Whether pausing time like in "The Fermata" or savoring life's quiet warmth as in "Room Temperature," you've shown us that life's smallest details hold infinite charm. Cheers to another year of brilliant insights and delightful digressions!