comparing stories of woeful origins isn't often a good idea, when one does not know the origins of one's opponent.
there are many who came from greater poverty than I. Many of them even live in America. OTOH, most Americans of my generation (and the one preceeding, and that which has followed) had a much softer ride than I did.
Well, you are the one who started this romanticism...
..at the end of the day, it bears nothing on the fact that the self-acclaimed 'prodigy' is getting criticised for a post, (on mature reflection) he shouldn't have made, when he, himself, (during his short tenure here!) is guilty of same.
NOW, I think THAT is the 'END of STORY'.
BTW, and for the record, my origins were FAR from woeful. I grew up in a solid, loving TWO PARENT FAMILY. Much loved, and still loved.