Who is your favorite author?
Arthur C. Clark, the guy who wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey 
His contribution to space odyssey was huge. Especially creating a scene where the sadistic gang leader was imprisoned for tyranny. 
Him and Stanley Kubrick worked close together on the movie adaptation
they both work as a team to deliver their first ever task together a top notch. they made a landmark by celebrating it 50th anniversary on 2nd of april
Wow, 50 years already and the Movie still holds up
exactly. that what it looks like when you out extra effort on your task. you are going to have a lifetime achievement. it was the best sci-fi movie and so influential to others. 
That movie inspired countles people in many different fields
sure, a lot dignities and working toward a single goal.
Or working on several goals all at the same time