So we should not criticize him just because he happened to oversee a successful run? I'm sorry, but that's just ridiculous. In any case, he didn't do it alone.
Also, if you set high standards and then fail to maintain them, in any other job, you'd get canned.
Class isn't determined by the suits you wear, how much money you have, or your educational background. Sure, he has all of those. It's about behavior and attitude.