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I suppose fear is like a drug. A little bit isn't that bad, but you can get addicted to the consumption and distribution of it.

Stephen Colbert

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Stephen Colbert
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: May 13
Actor
Comedian
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Television Presenter
Television Producer
Washington
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Stephen Tyrone Colbert
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