I saw video (link below) and it reminded me of reading this comment you posted:
The two really conservative classmates on the list grew up borderline poor. One lived in the housing projects and became a Congressman...the other my husband.
Margaret Thatcher
@MrsMThatcher
I started life with two great advantages: no money and good parents. Now, no money can be an advantage because youve jolly well got to fight your own way, and good parents are the best advantage of all.