"Famous" is a huge stretch. Say my name to 1,000,000 Java programmers and you're likely to get 100% "huh?"
You will get a "huh?" from the majority of developers management likes to hire as cogs.
Fogus: Say my name--
Declan: You're Heisenberg.
Fogus: -- to 1,000,000 Java programmers and--
Declan: WTF?
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On a more serious note, the above is my way of giving props because Joy of Clojure is a really good book.