For me personally, I can't think of one person in the entertainment field who has had more of an impact in my life. I can't even think of a close #2.
Over thirty years of weekly trips to the Drug Store (later LCBS's), reading comics until they were falling apart.
Stan's creations have been a constant companion in my life, through graduations, relationships, job-hopping, ups and downs. Every week, I could count on Stan's guys to take me away for a little bit. Now, multiply that by the teeming multitude of fans.
Happy Birthday, Stan!