Conversation so far:
Who came up with the idea for Family Guy?
Creator Seth MacFarlane.
What was Dan Povenmire's involvement with Family Guy?
Povenmire later became a director on Family Guy, starting with the season two episode.
What was his work on the show as a director?
season two episode, "Road to Rhode Island".
Did he do anything else for Family Guy?
Creator Seth MacFarlane granted Povenmire substantial creative freedom.
What did he do with that freedom?
Povenmire brought realism and material from his own experiences to the visual direction of Family Guy.

Question: What personal experiences did he use?
Self-contained rewrite: What personal experiences did Dan Povenmire use as director?