Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on October 12, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Terry McMillan! May your day be filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of moments worth "Waiting to Exhale." Your incredible storytelling has given us unforgettable characters who taught us the importance of friendship, resilience—and how sometimes all you need is a good laugh (and maybe some wine) to get through life's ups and downs.

From empowering readers worldwide with your honest portrayals in novels like "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," you've shown that age truly is just a number. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much excitement and success as every page-turning chapter you've gifted us over the years. Cheers to another fabulous year ahead!