I was born on April 6, 1982, which means I am now 42. That’s right, I am now the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything (per The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy).

The most interesting things that happened on April 6 besides my birth, according to me:

• 1327: Petrarch first sees his love, Laura, who he wrote multiple sonnets to
• 1874: Houdini *said* this was his birthday, even though it really wasn’t
• 1947: The first Tony Awards (for theater) are presented
• 1969: Paul Rudd is born
• 1974: ABBA wins Eurovision with “Waterloo”

Celebrate my birthday by eating some cake, petting your dog (or someone else’s), listening to R.E.M., and posting below!

(Header artwork by “thecrazyworldofjack” on Deviant Art.)