Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on December 19, 1952)

Happy Birthday, Sean O'Brien! May your celebrations be as buoyant and memorable as "The Drowned Book," which—despite its watery title—certainly didn't sink. Winning both the Forward Poetry Prize and the T.S. Eliot Prize in 2007 was no small feat; clearly, you know how to make a splash!

Here's hoping this year brings more poetic triumphs (and fewer soggy metaphors). Keep inspiring us with your sharp wit, insightful criticism, and timeless verse—and remember: birthdays are like poetry readings—the older they get, the better stories we have about them afterward! Cheers to another brilliant chapter ahead!