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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Author: Neil Gaiman
Gaiman appeared on Colbert's show last night.
I just love, love, love how Colbert can show off his Tolkien knowledge at the drop of a (Tom Bombadil) hat.
I think that was the funniest part -- I just about fell on the floor, screeching, "He's RECITING!!!!!!"
Stephen Colbert is brilliant. He could have been ANYTHING... imagine him as a professor somewhere. Instead he chose to make us laugh and think at the same time.
I never see Colbert, but do frequently "hear about it" afterwards. What a fun clip! Gaiman is a grand author! personally, I loved Tom B in the Tolkien books, but we can't all, and some of us don't :)
I think that was the funniest part -- I just about fell on the floor, screeching, "He's RECITING!!!!!!"
ReplyDeleteStephen Colbert is brilliant. He could have been ANYTHING... imagine him as a professor somewhere. Instead he chose to make us laugh and think at the same time.
entling no. 1 has to totally agree with neil on least favorite character though. all those songs!!!
ReplyDeleteI just adore Neil Gaiman.
ReplyDeleteI never see Colbert, but do frequently "hear about it" afterwards. What a fun clip! Gaiman is a grand author!
ReplyDeletepersonally, I loved Tom B in the Tolkien books, but we can't all, and some of us don't :)