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Oh, happy birthday!
137,252? How many were from the earthquakes and other portents of your arrival? I believe they're traditional for Great Men.
Happy Birthday Josh!
Happy Birthday to you!
And Happy Birthday to me, too!
HBD! AMM . . .
Happy Birthday!
yay birthdays!
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A belated but life-affirming Happy Birthday to you, Josh.
A belated Happy Birthday!