Happy Birthday, George Lucas!

May 14, 2009

Words/Photos: Bonnie Burton

Today, marks the birth of my boss (well actually — my boss’s boss’s boss’s boss) George Lucas.

Now is the day to reflect on all the good stuff we’ve gotten thanks to the Maker.

Without George Lucas we would never appreciate cruising in classic cars and eating at Mel’s Diner. Without Lucas we would never have imagined a galaxy full of Jedi, Sith, stormtroopers, droids, Wookiees, Ewoks and AT-ATs. Without Lucas we would never have re-enacted outrunning a big boulder while trying to swipe a Golden Fertility Idol. Heck, without Lucas we’d never have known the power of the Force!

So take a moment today to play with your Star Wars action figures, wear your Indy fedora with pride, and try a Jedi Mind Trick on someone you love.

Happy Birthday, Boss!


(Sketch of myself and the Maker by Tom Hodges)

10 Responses to “Happy Birthday, George Lucas!”

  1. Mandy says:

    Such a cute picture!

    Happy Birthday George, and thanks for all the goodies!

  2. clowkun says:

    Amen to that! Thank the Maker! Happy Birthday Mr. Lucas! Thank you for all of your awesome creativity!

  3. J.T. says:

    Happy Birthday, Mr. Lucas! Thanks so much for all you’ve done! :)

  4. Gray says:

    Happy Birthday. Thanks for all you have done and all that you are planning. More movies would be good but TV, games and books are fine.

  5. Rosenzweig70 says:

    Happy Birthday George Lucas, with many happy returns!

  6. Aengrii says:

    Happy belated Birthday, George Lucas! Thanks you so very very much for your imagination, creativity, and mind boggling talent that graced us with Star Wars!! Your movies are among the best, if not THE best of all time and I absolutely love the fact that I’ve been lucky enough to experience it’s… awesomeness?? (wow, can anyone think of a more lame word? – lol) Here’s to you and your art!!!

    May The Force Be With You.

  7. clone124 says:

    Happy Birthday Master Lucas. Thanks for sharing your dreams.

  8. lovelucas says:

    Belated bonne anniversaire mon amie. But I was thinking about you all day and hoping for happiness always.

    Ahh – you have no idea of the gift you’ve given us. Reminds me of the lyrics of “To Sir, With Love” – What, what can I give you in return?

  9. lovelucas says:

    Lulu sings To Sir, With Love -

    But how do you thank someone, who has taken you from crayons to perfume?
    It isn’t easy, but I’ll try,

    If you wanted the SKY I would write across the SKY in letters,
    That would soar a thousand feet high,
    To Sir, with Love

    The time has come,
    For closing books and long last looks must end,
    And as I leave,
    I know that I am leaving my best friend,
    A friend who taught me right from wrong, (DARK SIDE AVOIDANCE)
    And weak from strong,
    That’s a lot to learn,
    What, what can I give you in return?

    Skywalking, indeed.
    Pellerito

  10. Jedi Padawan Maddy says:

    Happy Birthday Mr. Lucas!! You are truly my hero!!! I would really like it if you made a movie about Han, Leia , Luke, And their children on their journeys!Happy Birthday wishes to you!!! You biggest 10 (and a half) Fan EVER!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK! p.s.Girls can love star wars!(to the boys who think girls can’t love star wars! im a girl that loves star wars!) in fact im watching it now ! (im watchin’ Return of the Jedi!) Mr. George Lucas, You are truly a Hero!

    ~peace~love~ Star Wars!

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