Happy birthday! Richard Dawkins turns 85 today

‘The Selfish Gene’ author Richard Dawkins is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-scientist Richard Dawkins has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dawkins, a cultural icon

Born Clinton Richard Dawkins in Nairobi on March 26, 1941, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Dawkins' 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 Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Dawkins as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

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