Started off w/drums (becuase thats what my brothers played), I told myself if I couldn't do a drumroll within a year I would quit. Well a year went by, still couldn't to a drumroll so I quit. Most drummers I talk to now tell me that was a pretty unrealistic goal.
I was inspired to pick up the guitar after hearing a recording of Hendrix perform the National Anthem. I knew at that moment that was what I wanted to do. Well now it's been like 22yrs and I still can't play the Anthem like Jimi.

If I didn't play guitar, I would want to play:
1)Bass (what a kick ass instrument, love that low end)
2) Sax (tenor players play the coolest sh#$%^)