Happy Birthday to you, George Lucas

What? You didn't know today was his birthday? That's okay, you didn't need to get him anything.

George Walton Lucas, Jr. was born on May 14, 1944 as the son of a walnut farmer in Modesto, California. I guess beginnings don't get much more modest than that. Now estimated to personally be worth $3 billion, whatever you think of his films, it's hard to argue that hard work + your passion won't get you anywhere.

So, whatever your dream, whatever your passion, keep at it. Or if you need to, start right now. It's never too late. He would appreciate that more than any birthday present, I'm sure.