Today is the Specialist of Special Days

Since I read minds, I can hear all of you asking me, "Steve, why is today, June 22, the most special of special days?" Why, it's my birthday of course! This earth has now been blessed with 25 years of me, with hopefully many more to come for all of your sake. So to celebrate this special day, I decided to find out what other totally cool people share a birthday with me. To the list!

1903 - John Dillinger

A notorious bank robber back in the early 1900s who, at one point, was #1 on the FBIs Most Wanted List. He once escaped a prison in Crown Point, Indiana, and also has a movie coming out based on his life, in which he is played by Johnny Depp. Anytime you're played by Johnny Depp in a movie, you must be awesome.

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? ABSOLUTELY.

1941 - Ed Bradley

Most known for his work on 60 Minutes, Bradley was the first black television correspondent to cover the White House. He was also a Knicks season-ticket holder for over 20 years. Any man who was strong enough to buy Knicks season-tickets for over 20 years is tough. Have you been to the Garden lately?

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? YOU GOT IT.

1948 - Pete Maravich

"Pistol" Pete is, to this day, considered one of the greatest college basketball players in history. He remains the record-holder for most points scored in his career, and he got that record without the benefit of a 3-point line. A true baller in any sense of the word.

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? OH FO SHO.

1949 - Meryl Streep

Academy award-winning actress who starred in one of the greatest films of all time, The Devil Wears Prada. Yes. you heard me right. That movie is AWESOME. It's on my list of "Movies I Will Watch on Network TV with Commercials Even Though I Own the DVD."

Does she deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? MOST DEFINITELY.

1953 - Cyndi Lauper

Former pop star most remembered for her song, "Girls Just Want To Have Fun." I would have said she deserved to be born on this day, but then she had to go and appear on the worst show in television history, American Idol, this past year.

Does she deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? NO. GET HER OUT.

1954 - Freddie Prinze

Who knows what he did, but who cares?! He is the reason we have been cursed with Freddie Prinze, Jr. in our lives. I think his agent gets scripts and only passes them along to his client if the movie has "SUCK" written all over it. But wait! Freddie Prinze, Jr. will be in the upcoming season of the greatest show on television, 24. He has a chance at redemption!

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? UNDECIDED PENDING 24.

1964 - Dan Brown

Noted screenwriter of mediocre fare such as The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons. What? He wrote books?

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? THE MOVIES SUCKED. NO.

1971 - Kurt Warner

NFL Quarterback famous for his rags to riches story where he goes from bagging groceries to winning Super Bowl XXXIV MVP. Major points for being a stud QB, major demerit for marrying a woman with a manlier haircut than me. However, he was ultimately redeemed by being QB for the Giants in 2004 and bridging the gap to the uber-sexy Eli Manning.

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? YOU DAMN RIGHT.

1971 - Mary Lynn Rajskub

Plays Chloe O'Brian on 24, which of course is the best show on televison. We all know CTU is absolutely nothing without her. Janeane Garofalo AIN'T SHIT compared to Chloe. And while we're on the subject, RIP Bill Buchanan. You're an American hero.

Does she deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? 100% YES.

1973 - Carson Daly

Oh god, I forgot he even existed. Forget this ever happened.

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? GOD NO.

1974 - Donald Faison

Most known for his role on Scrubs as Turk. But as far as I'm concerned, he could have retired after playing the role of Petey Jones in Remember the Titans, one of the greatest films of all time, and another member of the "Movies I Will Watch on Network TV with Commercials Even Though I Own the DVD." club. WHAT IS PAIN?! FRENCH BREAD!

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? MOST CERTAINLY. HE RECOVERED THE FUMBLE IN THE VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

1979 - Brad Hawpe

Outfielder for the Colorado Rockies who is an esteemed member of "Suckadas Glock," my fantasy baseball team. Has been having an excellent year, and has been a target of trade proposals from many of my opposing owners due to his prowess at the plate.

Does he deserve to be born on this most holiest of days? DEFINITELY, AS LONG AS HE KEEPS RACKING UP THE POINTS FOR DADDY.

And there you have it: a list of awesome, and not so awesome, celebrities who share a birthday with me. As you can see by some of the quality human beings I have listed above, it's no wonder June 22 is considered one of most sacred days on the calendar, both by religious groups and by the government. It is certainly grounds for going crazy, but please, celebrate at your own risk.