Let's make this birthday one to remember.

62 years old (Born on June 25, 1963)

Happy Birthday, Yann Martel! May your special day be as extraordinary and adventurous as Pi's voyage—minus the hungry tiger, of course. Your storytelling has taken us on unforgettable journeys across oceans of imagination, making us ponder life's deepest mysteries while simultaneously questioning our fear of small boats.

From "The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios" to "Self," you've consistently reminded readers that life is a curious blend of fact and fiction. Here's hoping this year brings you more literary triumphs—and fewer existential crises involving Bengal tigers. Cheers to another chapter filled with creativity, laughter, and endless inspiration!