I do understand the frustrations brought about by a lack of academic achievement when someone is clearly intelligent and has to 'prove themselves' in other ways. This can have quite an effect on one's 'character'.
Academic children are/were often considered to be hard working diligent types whilst the 'less able' were often 'compensated' by having some 'innate practical ability'. I think Jackie Stewart is one of those people who demonstrates a very intelligent and diligent approach to his craft and rightly challenges this prejudiced leaning towards academia as the 'be all and end all'. Sorry rant over,I'm retired but still a pedant!
