Complete the text with one word in each gap.

Someone I really ....... is one of our neighbours, Tim, because he has done so much for our local community. His wonderful books and talks have made him a much-loved local ......... and an ........ on the towns history. He also ........... me to learn more about our towns origins and development. Although Tim's books have brought him widespread ........ , he seems unaffected by this and the ......... that he enjoys. Now in his eighties, he is still very active, and I am full of ........ for his enthusiasm and knowledge.