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Colbert

[kohl-bair, kawl-ber]

noun

  1. Claudette Lily Claudette Chauchoin, 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France.

  2. Jean Baptiste 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV.



Colbert

/ ɔɛ /

noun

  1. Claudette , real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin . 1905–96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942)

  2. Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1619–83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals

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He says the confession, which he made during an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, has been following him around ever since.

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Some people say it was her mesmerising performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last December.

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When Colbert brought the idea about doing the exhibit to his friend Brooks — whom he met at Frieze a couple of years ago — her response was an immediate yes.

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"You lay on a bed, you've got an eye mask on... there's some talking," she told Colbert, adding that the effects were instant.

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Ardern was quick-witted enough to sparkle on Stephen Colbert and shrewd enough to pass effective climate change legislation and protect a woman’s right to choose.

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