I became aware of Marcel Proust (French novelist and critic), in an indirect way via “Inside the Actors Studio”. At the end of each show, James Lipton questions the guest with an adapted version of the Proust questionnaire, which french television host Bernard Pivot made famous. The story of how it came about is a lengthy one, but it originated in 1885 + developed into a great template for interviewing. The Proust questionnaire will be a regular feature on my blog, and some of my favorite bloggers will be participating–stay tuned!