Happy birthday! John Grisham turns 71 today

‘The Firm’ author John Grisham is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author John Grisham has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Grisham, a cultural icon

Born John Ray Grisham Jr. in Jonesboro on February 8, 1955, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Grisham'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 John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Grisham as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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