What is your idea of perfect happiness? Those times when I feel equilibrium, maximum consciousness, and clarity.

What is your greatest fear? Very large bugs.

Which historical figure do you most identify with? Marco Polo.

Which living person do you most admire? My wife.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? I love to break rules.

What is the trait you most deplore in others? Arrogance.

What is your greatest extravagance? Sushi.

What is your favorite journey? The journey of the mind.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Orderliness.

On what occasion do you lie? When I can’t bear the truth.

What do you dislike most about your appearance? My scowl.

Which living person do you most despise? The abuser.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “Umm ...”

What is your greatest regret? I wish I’d had even more time at home when my children were young.

What or who is the greatest love of your life? The inexpressible.

When and where were you happiest? When our children were born.

Which talent would you most like to have? Magic.

What is your current state of mind? Grateful. And constantly curious.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My inability to keep track of personal possessions.

If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? I’d mitigate their challenges.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Not messing up. I’m still working on that.

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A bird. I could travel for free and then eat the bugs.

What is your most treasured possession? My imagination.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Not being able to help loved ones in times of need.

Where would you like to live? Anywhere, as long as I’m with my family and friends.

What is your favorite occupation? Combining thought with action.

What is your most marked characteristic? Openness to new ideas.

What is the quality you most like in a man? Thoughtfulness.

What is the quality you most like in a woman? Thoughtfulness.

What do you most value in your friends? Compassion.

Who are your favorite writers? Authors of books for children. They make magic.

Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Sherlock Holmes.

Who are your heroes in real life? Teachers especially, or anyone who lifts others up. Mister Rogers!

What are your favorite names? Nicholas. Emily.

What is it that you most dislike? Cilantro.

How would you like to die? Quickly.

What is your motto? “I try my best.”