I love to read just about all types of books historic, action, adventure, sci-fi, romance, classics you get the picture. On top of that I read fast LoR in about three day and I had work. My grandfather once said I didn't read books, I devoured them and it stuck. Thanks grandad for that and all books you gave me as a child.
I also love the outdoors walking through the woods is the best time to think through a story line or just run though the movements of a scene in my head. Ok ok I'm sure I'm not the only one that has walked thought a fight scene or something to make it work and feel real. 
As for age I'm old enough to do what I want and still young enough to do it, even if I'm wise enough to know I shouldn't and yes, maybe still foolish enough to do it.