Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on October 18, 1961)

Happy Birthday, Rick Moody! May your day be as delightfully unpredictable and compellingly quirky as the characters you've gifted us in "The Ice Storm." Here's hoping this year brings you fewer storms of ice and more gardens blooming with literary inspiration—after all, you're a master at turning life's complexities into unforgettable stories.

From winning hearts (and awards!) for "Garden State," to seeing your vivid narratives leap from page to screen so brilliantly that even Hollywood couldn't resist adapting them—you've truly made storytelling an art form. Keep writing those captivating tales; we can't wait for what's next!