Tell us a favorite memory from your childhood.

What do you remember about your parents?

How did you meet your spouse?

If you could go back to any age, which would it be?

What challenges have you overcome?

Where were you born? Where did you grow up?

Who were you named after?

What were your favorite subjects in school?

(If religious) How has your religion influenced your life?

Tell us an event that has shaped you into who you are today.

What are some of the things you value most?

What is the number one piece of advice you would like your grandchildren or children to know?

What is your greatest accomplishment?

What do you value most?

Who has inspired you the most throughout your life?

Where is your favorite place you have lived?

Describe your closest friend growing up.

What did you do for fun as a child/teenager?

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

What is your biggest fear?

If you could have an hour-long conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose?

If you could only tell your children or grandchildren one thing, what would it be?

What was the hardest choice you ever had to make?

Who were your role models as a child and as an adult?

What is one event that completely changed the course of your life?

Describe the house/town where you grew up.

Have you lived through any major historical events? Describe how they impacted you.

Tell us about your first job. 

What is your favorite book, and why? What was your favorite book as a child?

What games did you enjoy while growing up?

What is your favorite food and why? What was your favorite food as a child?

How have things changed since you were a child?

What’s your favorite family recipe?

Tell us a story from your childhood.

Tell us a story that your parents told you.