The trouble with the jokes is that once they're written, I know how they're supposed to work, and all I can do is not hit them. I'm more comfortable improvising. If I have just two or three ideas and I know how the character feels, what the character wants, everything in between is like trapeze work.
Stephen ColbertNASA scientists have discovered a new form of life, unfortunately, it won't date them either.
Stephen ColbertYesterday in a 25 to 24 vote, Republicans welcomed back Lott back into their leadership and named him minority whip. That is great for Trent. They say minority whip is a stepping stone to Grand Wizard.
Stephen ColbertTake away the Big Bang and what has God done? Burned a bush and got a girl pregnant. Great, he's a high school junior.
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