Stephen Colbert: How “Breaking” on Stage Unlocked His Comedic Powers (2022)
The Great Creators with Guy Raz
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The Great Creators: Stephen Colbert's Character
Stephen Colbert talks about developing and inhabiting the character of Stephen Colbert. For ten years he stayed more or less in character, a character so far from who he actually is but with the same exact name. It wasn't always clear to audiences or the public whether it was real or fake - which is what made the show so good.
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