Alan B. Pearce wrote:

> Err, yes, but he was happy to acknowledge that his degree qualifications
> hadn't taught him everything he needed to know.

I think every reasonable degreed person would do that. (Of course there are
always a few who aren't :)

> This guy was quite a practical guy, [...]

Which of course usually enhances (rather than reduces) the appreciation for
the practical skills. You have to be one to know one :)

Gerhard

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