there also has to be some storytelling skills if you're not already interested in the person
I think when there is heart, the story is interesting. I have listened to some immensely boring topics told be people who are otherwise boring themselves, but they love what they are telling - which makes it interesting :)
How have you been going with yours, getting through the firewood?
Haven't had a chance to try it yet - so far it just sits there scarily in the lounge room waiting.