"The thing about Colbert is he's fucking brilliant... He was always the smartest guy in the room, and he was always smart enough not to let you know he was the smartest guy in the room."
— Stephen Colbert

January 1, 1970

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Comedians from the United StatesTelevision personalitiesProducers from the United StatesActors from Washington, D.C.Hampden–Sydney College alumni
Original Language: English

Sources

Scott Wherry, a long-time friend, in Vanity Fair (October 2007)

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Scott Wherry, a long-time friend, in Vanity Fair (October 2007)