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Seminar Session

During the seminar, Mr. Vonnegut's
manner changed radically, enhancing his
point that lecturing is detrimental to an
author's character, causing changes which
are not beneficial. On the platform, he is
a shaggy, stooped figure who seems much
younger than his 48 years. He seems
somewhat stage-struck, as if he is not
used to communicating verbally with
other people.