Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on January 11, 1983)

Happy Birthday to the legendary P.J. Ladd—East Coast skateboarding royalty! From your groundbreaking "Wonderful, Horrible Life" part that blew minds and redefined technical skating, to your effortless style that's inspired countless skaters worldwide, you've truly earned every ounce of respect (and bruises) along the way.

Whether it's landing buttery-smooth switch flips or casually dropping tricks most of us can't even pronounce, you continue to amaze and entertain. Here's hoping this year brings fewer slams, more epic sessions, and plenty of laughs—because let's face it: skateboarding needs more legends like you who make it look easy. Cheers, P.J.!