Mr. Bill Gates' father was(and may be still is) a very influential lawyer during the time Microsoft was being started. This must have helped Bill immensely. I doubt that Bill would have succeeded as much as he did if he did not have the environment of the American education system and his family influence. Still, Bill must be admired for remaining focussed on his business goals and making Microsoft a legend around the world. His penchant for perfection is highly admirable.