


Describe something you are squeamish about.
Tell about a time when you really lost your temper.
Describe one of the loneliest times in your life.
Describe a possession you would want to keep if all else were lost.
Tell about one of the proudest moments in your life.
Tell a favorite story about a vacation experience.
If you had a month to do anything you wanted and cost were not a factor, what would you do?
Tell about one of your greatest athletic achievements.
Tell about the best or worst New Year’s Eve party experience you can recall.
What was one of the most courageous things you ever did?
Describe one of the most difficult things you have had to do.
What do you like about yourself?
Outside your home, what is your favorite eating place? Why?
Do you speak a second language? Is there one or more that you would like to speak?
Has your life been affected by credit cards?
What experiences make you feel close to nature?
What clothing fashions and trends have you disliked? Why?
Name three inventions developed during your lifetime. How do you feel about these? Have they made your life better or worse?
What is your all-time favorite movie? Why?
If your life were a Hollywood movie, what would be its title? What would it be rated? Who would play you?
Describe one of the worst weather conditions you have ever been in.
Have your attitudes about religion or politics changed throughout your life?
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
What is your favorite holiday celebration? Describe it.
Tell about a childhood friend.
Tell about an incident involving a car.
What books and publications have been important to you? Why?
What type of art or music do you love?
If you had to choose one favorite piece of music, what would it be? Why?
Tell about an incident involving a key.
Tell about a time when you lied, or were tempted to lie.
Describe a particularly happy (or unhappy) time in your life.
Describe your first boyfriend or girlfriend.
How did you spend Sundays when you were a child?
What was your favorite family dinner when you were a child?
Describe one of your most physically painful experiences.
How did you earn your first money? How much was it, and what did you do with it?
What is your favorite time of the year? Why?
What is one of your most foolish purchases?
Tell a story about getting even or getting revenge.
Where would you live if you could live anywhere? Why?
What are your earliest memories from childhood?
Describe one of the best decisions you have made.
Describe a competition that you lost and how you felt about it.
Tell about an incident when you couldn’t stop laughing.
What would you like to have written on your tombstone?
What nicknames have you had or wished to have?
Tell about a special birthday you had.
Describe a favorite toy, game, or article of clothing.
Describe your favorite hobby. What pleasure does it give you?

When I'm
writing, I know I'm doing the thing I was born to do.
~Anne
Sexton