The American Man's Questions

1. Who are you? (It's interesting to read into what they answer with. Sometimes they steer from just a name and an occupation.) 
2. What inspires you to persevere? 
3. Was there anything you had to give up to get where you are?
4. How do you keep your passion [for hobby/occupation] alive?
5. Has your way of thinking influenced anyone else? 

They're rather vague questions that can fit anyone, but they're pretty thought provoking. Some will encourage people to talk more about what they love [4]. And others will set the scene for experiences in their life [2/3/5].