For those of you not on Facebook and getting hassled to wish me a happy birthday: Today is my birthday. (That is not a nudge for you to wish me happy birthday here. Seriously.)
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Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday. Drink some wine and think about TV, books, and the meaning of life. And whether Han shot first.
There was NO WINE at Secret Cinema. The only disappointment of the experience.
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
And keep making it up as you go along!
Anyone who tells you to do different is probably trying to sell you something. :-)
Happy birthday MaryAnn and many happy returns of the day!
Happy birthday! Wonder why it didn’t show up on my FB notifications- I definitely would have commented if it had.
Rock on MAJ
Late to the discussion: hope you had a wonderful birthday.
Belated best wishes for your Happy Birthday Afterparty!
I’m late to the party, but Happy Birthday!
I’m late to the party as well, but as much as your reviews and your editorial voice mean to me, I couldn’t let the anniversary of your birth go by without recognition!