Whom Do You Admire?

Think of a forward-thinking, original, or unique individual whom you admire—living or dead, famous in his/her field or not—and tell us about them. What is some basic biographical or background information on the person (as context for your peers)?

What are the person’s most known accomplishments? What is perhaps something about him/her that many people don’t know? What is it about him or her that you most admire?