Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on September 12, 1968)

Happy Birthday, Paul F. Tompkins! From your classic bits on "Mr. Show" to brilliantly navigating heated debates with sharp wit during the first season of Bill Maher's "Real Time," you've consistently proven humor is timeless (and always classy in bow ties).

You've kept us laughing through VH1 specials and podcasts alike—effortlessly blending clever banter, impeccable delivery, and style envied even by top hats everywhere. May this birthday involve fewer awkward celebrity interviews but plenty of hilarious improvised tangents!

Here's hoping another year brings more iconic moments—and remember: aging gracefully is easy compared to keeping straight faces around you!