1. Your book is called, “WHEN’S RECESS?” When exactly is recess?
2. Why do you think people need permission to play?
3. Why did you name your company, Let’s Play Again?
4. What is so powerful about the experience of play?
5. You say there are activities we get involved in during the course of a day that are really about “play” but we may not know that. Give us some examples.
6. Why are you so against games like dodge ball or the paint ball wars that lots of people enjoy playing?
7. What types of programs do you do with corporate groups?
8. Isn’t it difficult getting adults to stand up and play? Aren’t they embarrassed at first?
9. What happens at one of your seminars?
10. You have a section in your book called, “Feeling Young—Scalpel Not Required!” Are you that much against the use of cosmetic surgery and anti-aging supplements?
11. You talk often in the book about an “inner child.” What do you mean by that?
12. In the book you use a word that’s unfamiliar. The word is “neotenous.” What does that mean?
13. One of your chapters is entitled, “The most creative people are playful.” How did you come to that conclusion?
14. Give us a few fun ideas that we can try out with our family and friends.
15. How did you play as a kid?
16. In your book you talk lovingly of a neighbor named Penny as you were growing up. Why was she so important?
17. For many years you worked in the television industry and were a talent coordinator for Johnny Carson. How did that experience lead you to becoming “Dr. Play?”
18. Who was your favorite guest on “The Tonight Show”?
19. Is it true that actor Zero Mostel once tried to drag you onstage at “The Tonight Show”?
20. How does “Dr. Play” play?
21. You say we need to bring toys into the workplace. Why?
22. You recommend skipping in the workplace. You don’t really mean that, do you?
23. You say “playing with your food” can be an instant stress reliever. How so?
24. You have a novel idea for throwing a surprise party. What is it?
25. At the beginning of your book you say that you once heard voices. Is this really true?
26. You have some helpful hints for people who aren’t having any fun at work or in their lives. Will you share a few of them?
27. What are the five best New Year’s resolutions people can make for themselves in 2005?