I just read And Nothing but the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert
. Colbert is just as smart as a whip and super interesting. This book explains where Stephen came from and how "Colbert" the persona emerged. It also talks about how he and Amy Sedaris collaborate on projects. Teaser: She lays on the couch. Here are some things I learned from this book: Colbert is the youngest of 11 kids. His father and 2 of his brothers died in a plane crash when he was 10 years old. The people who work at The Daily Show eat a lot of Lucky Charms. Colbert is a Sunday School teacher. He sings "I Want You to Want Me" to get psyched before his show. The only interview that really rattled him was Jane Fonda because she sat on his lap. He assumed "Bill O'Reilly" was an exaggerated persona just like "Stephen Colbert" is an exaggerated persona, but it's not.
I love this:
I think I need to read this book. Also on my to-do list this week is to eat Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream ice cream. I think it will taste very truthy.
ReplyDeleteFree Americone Dream on Feb. 14th at Ben and Jerry's stores!!
ReplyDeleteHis interview with Maurice Sendak has to be one of my favorites. Perfect on both sides. I'd buy the flag pole book.
Now I have to read this book.
The Maurice Sendak interview was glorious. Especially the part where he doesn't like adults OR children.
ReplyDeleteBerkeley told me about the first interview and I couldn't bring myself to watch it. THIS one on the other hand was perfect. I love how Colbert came up with a patriotic combo of 'Are You My Mother' and 'The Three Trees' -- Two books I love -- and managed to make a book that if he weren't (almost) kidding would be a book people would buy a la a McNaughton painting--if you don't know him, DON'T google him, you'll have to take a shower)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks for your Report (pronounce it like Colbert.)
PS Now that Roseanne Barr is running for president I predict that that will be one of the best interviews EVER. (Oh, and my word verification for this comment is 'repor')
ReplyDeleteOh! The Colbert/Sendak video is so good I can't stand it. So glad you posted it.
ReplyDeleteMy friends all laugh that Steven Colbert is on My List but I just can't resist a man who is funny, smart and nice (I assume he's nice because douchebags don't usually teach Sunday School). Plus, I really like Southerners.
ReplyDeleteI think Hannah said Colbert is a jerk in real life. Of course she didn't spend any one-on-one time with him, but apparently most of the celebrities that go to Smithsonian things are jerky. Maybe they are just tired of traveling?
ReplyDeleteI love Maurice Sendak. Heard him on Fresh Air a couple of months ago and almost cried. He's awesome. "Outside Over There" (which is in Ida's collection since of course, her name is Ida) freaks everyone out who reads it at my house. But what's not to love about goblins stealing your baby sister and leaving in its place another one all made of ice?
I'm crying at that Maurice Sendak interview, it was so good. Please let Colbert be just as awesome in real life and not a complete jerk.
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