What languages do you speak?

[Farseer]

I was checking out what Dutch TV shows we get here in Australia, and just found out the kids cartoon 'Miffy and Friends' is Dutch!

The question remains...WHY were you watching 'Miffy', oh Childless One ?!

Getting back to the topic , I would be interested to hear the reason or motivation behind learning so many languages (for those of you who are multilingual). Is it because you simply have a talent or interest in this kind of thing; you were born into a mulitcultural family environment; is it out of a necessity, like for a job; or is it just due to the fact that you are all so close geographically to different regions/cultures and therefore learn these languages for ease of travel etc?

Also, do any of you know how to sign in the languages you are fluent in (or is there a universal sign language...I've never really thought about it before...showing my ignorance ?!)?