1.Memories of Loved Ones
Describe one of the fondest individual memories you have of Susu, Sally, Nancy, Frankie, Wyllys, and Tyler (separate memories for each person)? Describe a story for each of the memories you have for each family member.
2. Life’s Happiest Moments & Marriage Advice
Do you have a “happiest” phase of life? What would that time be (describe that time in your life)? Why would you consider this a happy phase of life?
3. Most Impactful Life Decisions
What is the single most impactful decision you made in your life?
4. Path to Medical School & Life as a Doctor
Describe your memories of being a doctor and being on call, getting calls at night, home visits, starting Cedars. Who is your most memorable patient? What do you think makes a doctor great? What advice would you give a doctor just starting out of school now?
5. Childhood Memories
Describe your favorite memories from camp growing up. What camp did you attend and what were the main activities of that camp? What were your fondest memories from that period of your life? Who do you remember most from camp? Describe the time you dove through fire and peanut butter notches. What are some of your other favorite stories from camp?
6. Susu was the One
Aside from the famous Richmond dance with the tap-on-the-shoulder first dance, can you describe your first official date with Susu? What was a small detail that you remember from the first day/night you met her? When did you know Susu was the one you wanted to marry?
7. Family Lineage Featuring Special Guest, Susu!
A live walk-through of Poppy AND SUSU walking through the family lineage (pardon the audio since this was not a “formal” interview)
8. Faith on the Frontlines
What did you think about most while you were in a foxhole in the war besides how cold you were? The government read your letters so it was difficult for you mom and family to know where you were stationed during World War II. Describe the story of how you were able to communicate to your mother where you were during the War.
9. Childhood Mischief and Games
When you were growing up, what were your favorite activities with other kids (sports, games), and what was your favorite past time by yourself / your favorite yo-yo trick? (reading, cards, puzzles, collectibles). What was the most mischief you ever got into as a kid?
10. Great Love for School and Life Long Learning
Who was your favorite teacher from grade school and high school? Who was your favorite teacher in college? And then who was your favorite teacher in medical school? On the flip side, who was your least favorite teacher? Provide explanations on why you liked or disliked each of them. What do you think makes a good teacher?
11. How Poppy Won Susu's Dad Over
A quick version of Poppy telling us how he won over Mr. Smith (a.k.a. Susu’s dad).
12. Role Models and Mentors
Was there a specific person(s) you looked up to growing up? Family and non-family. Please tell us about the person(s) you looked up to growing up. Did you have a mentor?
13. Poppy’s Favorites
What is your all-time favorite book? Favorite song? Favorite musician? Favorite movie? Favorite athlete?