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30 March 2009
Poetry for all seasons of life: C.K. Williams on TED.com
Poet C.K. Williams reads his work at TED2001. As he colors scenes of childhood resentments, college loves, odd neighbors and the literal death of youth, he reminds us of the unique challenges of living. (Recorded at TED2001, February 2001, in Monterey, California. Duration: 23:18.)
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