Happy birthday! Patrick Modiano turns 80 today

Nobel Prize in Literature 2014 Patrick Modiano is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-Nobel laureate Patrick Modiano has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Modiano, a cultural icon

Born Jean Patrick Modiano in Boulogne-Billancourt on July 30, 1945, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Modiano'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 Patrick hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Patrick Modiano as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Patrick, you're the best!

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