Hi Mark,
You can look at it this way for a moment,
A mans worth to himself is greatest of all.
not everyone believes great things can be accomplished with great intention.
i would try to let the haters remarks roll from my back like a duck in the rain.
your work speaks volumes of your abilities and attention to detail.
he ,in all actuality, would not be qualified to carry your jock , so laugh at the diversity when you can)