The Storyteller's Death

If you were in an elevator and only had until reaching the top floor to describe your life to a stranger, what would you say?

What is one of your favorite memories from growing up?

Can you tell me some of the things you remember from your childhood? Where do you consider “home”? What did you do for fun? What were some of your favorite things to eat?

Do you remember what you bought with your first paycheck?

Was there a particular member of our family who was known as a storyteller? What were their stories like?

What is one story you heard from your parents, grandparents, aunts, or uncles that you would like to pass on to the next generation?

Was there a particular story your family told that you believe, or believed, to be untrue?

Are there stories that members of your family remember differently? In what ways did they vary?

Who were the oldest members of your family that you knew personally? What do you remember most about them?

What one story of your life would you want everyone to remember about you?