Let's make this birthday one to remember.

65 years old (Born on December 13, 1959)

Happy birthday, Todd Purdum! From your incisive days as editor and political reporter at Vanity Fair to that legendary 2009 Sarah Palin article—your words have sparked plenty of conversations (and perhaps a controversy or two!). May today be filled with less drama, but just enough excitement to keep life interesting.

Here's hoping your next big scoop doesn't involve angry politicians from Alaska. We're grateful for your fearless journalism, sharp wit, and endless commitment to truth-telling. Keep shaking up the media world—and enjoying cake while you're at it. Wishing you another successful spin around the newsroom sun!