What was the reason that you became interested in programming?

Question

Did you see a movie, experience something, have a class, see the pay rate, or maybe want to change the world? What drew you in?

Answer 1

"Dost thou not see... the bees working together to put in order their several parts of the universe?" - Marcus Aurelius Antonioni's (121-180)

Much like honey bees, the programming community is what puts together the parts which shape the path towards a beautiful, miraculous, unknown future. That in itself is something I don't want to miss out on. Besides...