I started with blue-cover Basic D&D in 1977, then moved on to AD&D, Gamma World, Traveller, Shadowrun, Space:1889, and lots of other game-systems and -universes.
My regular jobs is as a Latin teacher for middle- and high-school students; I'm also an actor and director in community theatre.
I prefer games that are flexible but allow some detail in their mechanics (GURPS, Savage Worlds, FATE), and enjoy a mix of role-playing, problem-solving, and tactical combat.