Tell me who inspired you to start chess?

My dad taught me how to play chess when I was 7 and I've been playing ever since.

ADK

Cool. My neighbor (aka fluffycrater) taught me, and i loved it

Me.

Im amazed

Like many out there, my father taught me - I believe I was just entering Junior High.  Had I known there were tournaments and whatnot way back then, I'd surely be 2200+ by now.  I picked the game back up in my 20s and absolutely love it.  :)

my dad thought me playing chess when i was 9.

Actually my uncle learned me.