The reading or “conversation” with Joseph O’Connor was entertaining. He had an Irish accent that was absolutely perfect for reading his stories. And unlike the main speaker at the Diversity Conference, O’Connor did not dissapoint. He was funny and upbeat and read his stories with vigor and emotion. Even though some of the audience members were falling asleep, they would occasionally come back to life and hear a joke and laugh. O’Connor’s stories were interesting and prior to reading any story, he would tell us what to expect. I honestly think he should have gone into comedy professionally instead of a writer but it works since most of his readings had some humor to it.