Great first attempt! I second Ann's comments on needing a tripod, get a better view of your subject (not focusing on his shoes), and try some dialog instead of just questions. On that last point, you're an interesting guy so start some back and forth, follow up and question some responses you get.
Best wishes, you have many of us wishing you well!
I second the Facebook for work but specifically for special "work groups". For example, here in DC we are trying to revive entrepreneurial networking so a way to use Facebook that would lead to a semi-private, targeted network where users can expose profiles and exchange information that is on this topic only.