Op, you should learn to use the search function of the forum More often, as There's already a thread here on the forum created by @zasad, where most reputable members has been interview on when and how they came to know about Bitcoin and Bitcointalk at large.
[Interviews] with Bitcointalk members

You can see here in this quote how you can also apply for an interview, if you feel you have something to share with the community.
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