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Stephen Colbert, born on May 13, 1964, is an American comedian, writer, and television host. He became widely recognized for his role on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" from 1997 to 2005, where he gained acclaim for his satirical news reporting. more Stephen Colbert, born on May 13, 1964, is an American comedian, writer, and television host. He became widely recognized for his role on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" from 1997 to 2005, where he gained acclaim for his satirical news reporting. In 2005, Colbert launched "The Colbert Report," a parody of personality-driven political opinion shows, which earned him several Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award in 2008. Since 2015, he has hosted "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on CBS, continuing his blend of comedy and political commentary. Colbert's sharp wit and unique comedic style have made him a distinctive voice in American television. less

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"There are no facts, only interpretations."
Tags: Philosophy, Perception, Truth, Existentialism, Reality
"The truthiness is, anyone can read the news to you. I promise to feel the news at you."
Tags: Authenticity, Communication, Emotion, Storytelling, Satire
"The greatest lesson that mom taught me is to say sorry. It only costs you one word and one act of contrition."
Tags: Personal growth, Empathy, Communication, Humility, Respect
"It used to be everyone was entitled to their own opinion, but that's not the case anymore. Now, we are entitled to our own facts."
Tags: Perspective, Truth, Belief, Society, Reality
"If it weren’t for my lawyer, I’d still be in prison. It went a lot faster with two people digging the tunnel."
Tags: Freedom, Humor, Justice, Teamwork, Sarcasm
"The best way to lose an election is to tell the voters your plans."
Tags: Communication, Strategy, Politics, Winning, Public opinion
"Anyone can read the news to you. I promise to feel the news at you."
Tags: Empathy, Humanity, Connection, Emotion, Storytelling
"In order to maintain an untenable position, you have to be actively ignorant"
Tags: Ignorance, Self-deception, Bias, Denial, Cognitive dissonance
"You can't laugh and be afraid at the same time"
Tags: Mindset, Positivity, Happiness, Courage, Mental health
"There is no such thing as an impartial jury because there are no impartial people"
Tags: Human nature, Justice, Fairness, Subjectivity, Bias
"I don't see myself as a normal person, frankly"
Tags: Self-awareness, Mental health, Individuality, Identity, Self-perception
"There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting"
Tags: Humor, Career, Work, Entertainment, Professional life
"I think, therefore I am a liberal"
Tags: Philosophy, Self-awareness, Identity, Introspection, Existentialism
"I don't have to tell you that reality is out there"
Tags: Philosophy, Life, Perception, Understanding, Truth
"Facts matter not at all. Perception is everything."
Tags: Perspective, Perception, Truth, Belief, Reality
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