Happy birthday! James Patterson turns 78 today

‘Along Came a Spider’ author James Patterson 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 James Patterson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Patterson, a cultural icon

Born James Brendan Patterson in Newburgh on March 22, 1947, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Patterson'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 James hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

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