Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on January 29, 1959)

Happy Birthday, Nick Xenophon! From shaking up South Australia's Legislative Council to storming into the Australian Senate in 2007, you've always been a champion for independent voices and quirky campaigns. Who else could make pokies reform sound exciting or turn parliamentary debates into must-watch TV?

Your fearless advocacy has left politicians scratching their heads—and voters smiling broadly. Whether it's standing strong on consumer rights or keeping politics refreshingly honest (and occasionally hilarious), your legacy is as timeless as your sense of humor. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer political headaches and more cake—because even tireless independents deserve some sweet victories!