Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on June 10, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Philip Caputo! Another year older and wiser—though rumor has it you're still battling the occasional "Rumor of War" with your typewriter. Your memoirs have aged like fine wine, proving that great storytelling never goes out of style.

From navigating turbulent seas in "The Voyage," to finding clever "Means of Escape," you've kept readers captivated through every chapter. May this birthday bring you fewer shadows in the morning and more bright moments filled with laughter, inspiration—and perhaps a cake big enough to fuel another literary masterpiece!

Cheers to you on your special day—keep writing history!