Oh, Nikola Tesla, will you ever win
the journal of Michael Werneburg
twenty-seven years and one million words
Toronto, 2013.01.10
Once upon a time, in a job interview, I was asked to describe my hero, and why he was my hero. The interviewer, after listening to me, told me, "Nikola Tesla? Never heard of him."
Here's an account of his accomplishments (and unusual life) that should make it a little more clear.