I do know that Von Neumann was privileged, with a wealthy father.

You misunderstand. I poorly use the term of "blue collar" as a mindset, and not to their socioeconomic status. It's definitely not the ideal term.

I disagree with your words on perfectionism. I believe that their work exists in spite of their neurosis.

Van Gogh, Von Neumann, Bach, The Beatles; all of these people were industrious with exceptional outputs. Van Gogh is famous for it, as he discusses his process in his letters, adopting the ethic of farmers, painting quickly & in poor weather, et cetera.

It's not relevant anyway. It was an excuse to preach. I did not intend to submit the parent and, as usual, regret it.