Recently saw on PBS the Audobon story and included his extraordinary efforts and personal expense to have his life's work published. A colossal effort... lesser men would have given up - or never even taken on such a project. He believed in himself and the self-sacrificing work he did and he finally found someone who shared that belief.

A lot like some of the very best authors who dedicate so much of themselves (and personal finances and endless hours) to see their project to completion.