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I believe in pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps. I believe it is possible — I saw this guy do it once in Cirque du Soleil. It was magical.

Stephen Colbert

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Stephen Colbert
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: May 13
Actor
Comedian
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Television Presenter
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Washington
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Stephen Tyrone Colbert
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When the president decides something on Monday, he still believes it on Wednesday - no matter what happened Tuesday.
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