Here's mine:

1. what is your age range? 38

2. gender?   Male

3. Do you have a favorite color? Yes - ok, royal purple, forest green

4. favorite authors/ type of book?   History - if you send me a history of your local area - that'd be interesting! I'm a professional historian in Orlando, FL

5. what books have you really been wanting? none

6. what type of music do you like? here's what I don't like: country, pop, hip-hop. A personal CD or one of a friend will be appreciated. I particularly look for Celtic/Irish/Scots music as that's what I mostly perform.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? none

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? none

9. what is your t-shirt size? X-L

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?   dust, moss, books, single malt scotches

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Being misunderstood by women. If Santa can send me a clue . . .

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? gold - but don't bother with jewelry. Other than some ritual pieces, the only flashy thing I war is my gold watch.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I like odd things - foods would be nice, especially stuff from far away places. I open the gifts on the night of the Winter Solstice (Yule) in front of my friends - they've really liked what I've got before, and are looking forward to seeing what I get this year.

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. No allergies, etc.