I didn't know where else to put this, so I'll place it here.

Today is the famous J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday! He possessed remarkable talent and a remarkable mind; he's one of my favourite authors.

If it weren't for him, I probably wouldn't be the fantasy-lover and dork that I am.

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Just posted this message on my Facebook where it will be ignored by my sad real-life acquaintances

I hear people are raising a toast to him at 9pm in their local time. I'll definitely be joining them. Fabulous man, I totally agree that he's made me who I am, and I'm so glad he did!

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- married fingon fingolfinion 6/4/13 -
~art credit~

Happy Birthday JRR Tolkein, Eli Manning, and my brother!

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"Shall I describe it to you, or would you like me to find you a box?"

I am late to post here!
But I did post this on facebook. It has been my most liked status all year! (Twelve people.)

Did anyone celebrate his birthday in any special way?
I did by picking up the hobbit and started reading it for the fifth time.

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New Account: Khaleesi

Well, I celebrated his birthday because it was also my birthday!

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"Where'd you go if I may ask?" said Thorin to Gandalf
"To look ahead" said he.
"What brought you back in the nick of time?"
"Looking behind"