You have your own talents as does he. If you were in his position I'd be defending you likewise.
Looking down on people for lacking college degrees though is hardly justified in many cases nor is it productive at anything good. Now, you could use it for connections... But let's not get high on our own supply, okay?
Isn't OSR the one who's looking down on people for their degree?
My math degree doesn't make me better than someone who got a degree in English or sociology. OSR's degree in accounting (?) doesn't either.