You have to admire the guy's philosophy overall in addition to his life's partner Mariam for having the patience and understanding to support and work alongside him while he attains all that has happened.
The interview more or less throws the gauntlet at all of us out here in the diaspora to unite and be proactive within our chosen fields/skills to make a change as opposed to sitting on the wayside merely wishing.
I applaud his and all that work with him in this achievement and hope that the forthcoming convention is a great experience for all that attend and participate.
"Worrying is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere."