79 years old (Born on July 21, 1945)
Happy Birthday, Wendy Cope! May your day be filled with more wit than worry and fewer serious concerns. Your poetry has charmed us all—making life's absurdities delightful through verses that sparkle brighter each year. From "If I Don't Know" to the playful yet profound lines of "Serious Concerns," you've shown us how humor can illuminate even our most perplexing moments.Congratulations on a career brimming with accolades—from receiving the Michael Braude Award for Light Verse to being shortlisted for the prestigious Whitbread Award. Here's hoping today brings you as much joy as your poems have brought readers everywhere!