In this audiovisual recording from Wednesday, April 1, 2009, as part of the 40th Annual UND Writers Conference: “Wit,” Steve Almond reads from “Everything Was Beautiful And Nothing Hurt,” “Shame on Me (Why my Adolescence Sucked Donkey Cock),” and “Hand Job.” Almond also talks about his experiences surrounding his resignation from Boston College, in particular reading his responses to some of the thousands of emails that he received as a result. Almond also responds to questions from the audience. Introduced by Amanda Conway