On being 30

... like all writers, he judged others on their works while expecting to be judged entirely on his unexpressed feelings and plans.

Thanks a lot for all the wishes and messages! They were all lovely.

I must absolutely report the most "pythonesque" one I got from (obviously) Giulio:

Welcome into the 30s or, if you want, your '3.0' version. How incompatible do you feel from yesterday?

Chapeau, my friend.