Well, the worst interview I've ever had was the ones where the interviewer wouldn't deviate from the script, even after he recognized that these questions made

Well, the worst interview I've ever had was the ones where the interviewer wouldn't deviate from the script, even after he recognized that these questions made no sense for someone with my background (I was self-taught, and had never managed my own memory or written a sort algorithm. They were also irrelevant to the position in question). It was painfully awkward. It was also a fantastic way to accidentally discriminate against women and older candidates. I'm not saying anyone should conduct an interview completely by the seat of their pants, but please don't encourage this foolish consistency.