Sixty eight percent of Republicans don't believe in evolution. On the other hand, only five percent of monkeys believe in Republicans.
Stephen ColbertYou said in your book that at the end of the day, every politician is human. What about during the day?
Stephen ColbertI just think Rosa Parks was overrated. Last time I checked, she got famous for breaking the law.
Stephen ColbertFacts matter not at all. Perception is everything. It's certainty. People love the president because he's certain of his choices as a leader, even if the facts that back him up don't seem to exist. It's the fact that he's certain that is very appealing to a certain section of the country. I really feel a dichotomy in the American populace. What is important? What you want to be true, or what is true?
Stephen Colbert