You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Category: RULERS 
Clue: In 44 B.C. he was made dictator for life, a post abolished after he died the same year
julius caesar

Category: MYSTERY NOVELS 
Clue: The first line of dialogue in this 1930 novel is spoken to secretary Effie Perine, "Yes, sweetheart?"
the maltese falcon

Category: TODAY'S SPORTS STARS 
Clue: He was named after Japanese beef

kobe bryant