Let's make this birthday one to remember.

59 years old (Born on October 07, 1966)

Happy Birthday, Sherman Alexie! May your day be filled with more laughs than Junior's cartoons and fewer awkward moments than Arnold Spirit Jr.'s high school dances. Your stories have given us unforgettable characters who bravely navigate life's absurdities—reminding readers everywhere that humor is the best survival tool.

From winning hearts (and a National Book Award!) with "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," to captivating audiences through powerful narratives like "Reservation Blues" and "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven," you've consistently shown how storytelling can bridge cultures, inspire empathy, and make us laugh along the way. Here's wishing you another year full of creativity—and perhaps fewer fistfights between iconic fictional duos!