An account of the havoc--er whirlwind--er inspiration Harlan Ellison wrought at Odyssey 1998. I believe this was the last and most recent time Harlan terrified--taught--beginning writers in a workshop environment.
I almost went that year. My luck that I didn't go. :-(
You can read the autopsy report at http://harlanellison.com/heboard/odyssey.htm#article