Part of "A Self-Interview 'Laser, Truth, Kids' by Bruce Wilcox, 5 Dan." from American Go Journal, volume 24 number 4 Autumn 1990.

When I really want to learn about someone, I ask one of my questions designed to reveal insights quickly. My parody of the classic "... in 250 or less" essay is "Summarize your life in three words or less." I learn a lot both from the answer, and how the person responds to being asked the question. For myself:
Laser - I see myself like a laser, capable of channeling immense energy into a tight single focus. Sometimes I use so much energy so quickly that my body can't keep up. I drink saturated solutions of sugar or eat a big meal and am still starving. Also, I'm technology-oriented. I look to the future, not the past.
Truth - I value truth and integrity. While I may not volunteer information, I don't lie. I figure I can manage the consequences of telling the truth, so be careful what you ask me. Also, I seek out TRUTH, fundamental information describing some area. AI's knowledge engineering entails this searching for TRUTH. I just naturally organize chaotic informatino into a unified whole. When I was asked to write a proposal, I didn't just write a proposal. I write a proposal generator so the company I worked for didn't have to write each proposal uniquely. I generalize specifics.
Kids - I have an incredible affinity with children. While in college I worked at a nursery. I have two kids (a boy 6, a girl 5) that I love immensely. Also, I an [sic] very playful, like a child. Being a programmer, I'm very literal-minded. I've been known to "drop in" on a secretary. That means falling flat onto the floor in front of her desk. My staff is devoted to me because I make business fun. I invent games in adult situations, and engage other adults in them. When my wife asked me to beat some eggs, I put the [sic] in a bowl and pounded them with my fist. They weren't the only things that cracked. Definitely a low sense of humor.