On The Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder plays a character that is over 150 years old.

In real life, however, this sexy star turns 32 today.

As a seemingly humble, laid back, funny actor - who is heavily involved in the Gulf Coast clean-up efforts - Somerhalder is one of our favorite stars of the small screen. We can think of only one way to honor him on this special occasion:

Via the following list of our favorite Damon Salvatore quotes! Read on, send Ian birthday wishes and enjoy...

Damon: If I had a dollar for every time some evil vampire surprised me. | permalink

Damon: Get your ass out the door before I throw you over my shoulder and carry you out myself. | permalink

Damon: I need to say it once. You need to hear it. I love you, Elena. | permalink

Damon: Can we not do the whole road trip bonding thing? The cliche of it all makes me itch. | permalink

Damon: Mason Lockwood? Werewolf thing aside, the guy's a surfer. | permalink

Damon: You think Katherine is gonna send me off the deep end, don't you? I don't need her for that. | permalink

Damon: I do believe in killing the messenger. Know why? It sends a message. | permalink

Damon: Stefan likes puppy blood... little Golden Retriever blood with floppy ears. That's his favorite. | permalink

Damon: We have a problem, Stefan. And when I say problem, I mean global crisis. | permalink

Damon: Have I entered an alternate universe where Stefan is fun? | permalink

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