The ten questions by Bernard Pivot that host James Lipton asks every guest are:

• What is your favorite word? -phagocytosis
• What is your least favorite word? -moist
• What turns you on [creatively, spiritually or emotionally]? -stories
• What turns you off? -pride/awkwardness
• What sound or noise do you love? -typing
• What sound or noise do you hate? -smacking
• What is your favorite curse word? -Piss
• What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? -New York Window Dresser
• What profession would you not like to do? -Fund raiser
• If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? -Ladies and Gentlemen, your entertainment for tonight...