Happy birthday! Ian McEwan turns 78 today

‘Atonement’ author Ian McEwan is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Ian McEwan has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

McEwan, a cultural icon

Born Ian Russell McEwan in Aldershot on June 21, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. McEwan's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ian McEwan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Ian, you're the best!

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