Regarding the first list, yes. I am good at solving problems, particularly abstract problems that I encounter as a programmer, and I do find myself in situations where I am expected to figure out an unusual situation, like troubleshooting a program that I didn't write and don't have the source code for. I enjoy untangling these kinds of things in my mind.

There is a creative process to problem-solving that I find fulfilling. Sometimes it works below the conscious level of thought. For example, I'll play puzzle games (favorites are Pushmo and Crashmo on the 3DS), and I will solve relatively complex puzzles with no conscious idea of what I'm actually doing. There is a creative process that is occurring and I'm just the medium for it. I've experienced this sometimes when writing software, I call it "dissociative programming", I'll write code that works but I look at it and I don't really know how it works.

I don't know if this is relevant, it just came to mind, because it was already on my mind.

In regards to the second list :

*A strong improviser/actor?

If you mean "improviser" as in being able to go along with the flow of a conversation, I'd say yes, I'm OK. As far as acting, no, I am absolutely terrible.

*A good liar?

I never really lie about anything, there isn't much of a need to. I'm not out to manipulate anyone. I'd say "no" then, I'd probably suck at lying if I had to.

*Wise or perceptive?

I like to think I'm perceptive, this is a natural consequence of introspection and self-awareness, which is basically what I am preoccupied with every single day, for better or worse.

*Able to predict 'what's next' ?

My results are mixed.