1. No, only found out about bitcoin about two weeks ago.
2. Yes, currently attempting to generate with every computer I own.
3. I've been generating since a few days after I found out about bitcoin and reassured myself it was at least a well-intentioned project.
4. I have succeeded in generating a small single digit number of blocks, slightly fewer than statistical expectation from khash/sec.
5. My initial motivation for generation was to try to personally verify that the system was working honestly and as designed. I have become increasingly enthusiastic about Bitcoin since then and that motivation has now been joined by actually wanting more coins.