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Some say, 'Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.' I say, 'Those who ignore history are in for a big surprise.'

Stephen Colbert

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Stephen Colbert
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: May 13
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Washington
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Stephen Tyrone Colbert
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