Singing Like a Canary

Stephen has given you homework. I did not know he had the authority to do that, but who am I to argue? You are all to read the words inside the book, "The Great Gatsby" by May 9. You see, Stephen has started his own book club, the COlbert Book Club, and the F. Scott Fitzgerald book is first on the list of must reads. And yes there will be a quiz, in that he will be discussing the book on air with Jennifer Eagan and Baz Luhrmann in two weeks. I'm hoping he will also be able to get F. Scott Fitgerald on as a guest in the future.

 Better Know a District - Representative Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania's 17th District agreed to be interviewed by Stephen. The 17th includes Scranton, and of course you know that's where the documentary of The Office was filmed, and Easton, where Crayola Crayons are made. Even though Representative Matt Cartwright is a Democrat, he told Stephen he did not agree with what Stephen said was a plan by Crayola to rename the white Crayon "Republican." And although the white crayon is rather bland, Stephen enjoyed eating it. Other crayons Stephen might enjoy are Asparagus, Jazzberry Jam, and Cotton Candy. Please note: I'm pretty sure you are not supposed to eat Crayola Crayons. Stephen was able to create or clear up many misunderstandings including,  religion, Spanish language, GLBT issues, transient farm workers and the Bike Caucus. Speaking of bikes, Representative Matt Cartwright taught Stephen how to ride a bike in what I assume was one of the Halls of Congress. Touching, heart warming, and head hurting.

"Turns out the Boston bombing suspect was singing like a canary until the judge showed up." And that is according to everyone, Everyone!, on Fox and Friends. Stephen gave a complete wrap-up of everything that the Fox and Friends missed about Miranda and Samantha as it relates to the Boston bombing suspect. Seems like everyone over at Fox and Friends was singing the exact same tune.

Bishop Gene Robinson, Episcopalian Bishop in New Hampshire, was Stephen's guest on Thursday. Bishop Gene Robinson is the author of God Believes in Love: Straight Talk About Gay Marriage. No surprise to anyone, they talked religion, including Leviticus. When Stephen asked if being Episcopal was a choice, Bishop Gene Robinson compared it to Advanced Placement Religion. Even though Stephen did not assign "God Believes in Love," for homework, I think it would be a great choice for the second book to be read for COlbert Book Club.

Stephen's usual short sign-off was longer than usual. And so much cuter. I must confess, I wasn't even paying attention to Stephen. He was upstaged by someone much younger than him. And dare I say it --- better looking!