You can kick and scream, America, but Stephen Colbert's character from The Colbert Report will be dead and gone come Friday.
The final episode of The Colbert Report airs Thursday, and although the real Stephen Colbert will grace our screens as the new host of the Late Show, replacing David Letterman, his exaggerated character will be missed.
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In honor of Colbert's years of insightful comedic genius, we've compiled some of his most memorable quotes to help you cope with the loss.
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