We will have to swallow our pride and understand that you do not need skill or a degree to have a vision and the ability to tell a story.

I would have to disagree with this. Skills and experiences are still needed to be able to tell a story in a nice way. Those experiences will help you gain wisdom to better organize your ideas and to have great concept too. Not everyone can have great ideas. :D A degree however is not needed although it is an advantage.