questions i have no answers to

a colleague of mine is trying to put together a book of "women's journeys," and has asked if i'd be willing to answer some questions for her. she added that when it's published and she's on ellen or oprah, she'll give me credit. i suspect her book might be light years away from both publication and a subsequent press tour, but i agreed to answer her questions.

so, here they are, staring at me (for over a week now), and what can i say? everything i think of sounds so goddamn trite, i can't stand it. why aren't there some easy ones, like "what are your dogs doing RIGHT NOW?" (playing tug of war with a dirty towel in the yard). or: "why did you and your last boyfriend break-up?" (nevermind).

anyway, here they are. someone please tell me what to say.

1. Please describe one of the most important choices that you have made in your life.

2. What tools do you use to guide you in your decision-making process?

3. If a young woman came to you and asked advice for her future, what would you tell her?

4. What person has made a significant difference in your life and why?

5. In what ways would you like to influence others?