In just a short time, The Colbert Report has become one of the most important political satire programs of our time. No, not because it airs directly after The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, arguably the most successful Comedy Central program ever; rather, because of its gregarious, intelligent, sarcastic, and witty host, Stephen Colbert. His influence on the world in just a few short years has been quite incredible — from inventing a word to running for president to being honored by NASA.
Here are 8 things you didn’t know about Stephen Colbert.
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