Stephen Colberts love for J.R.R.
TolkiensThe Lord of the Ringsis well-known.
He hasbeaten James Francoin trivia contests and onceposed on EWs coverdressed as Gandalf, Legolas, and Bilbo Baggins.
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On Thursday,The Late Showposed a compilation of such questions, and Colberts ever-entertaining responses.
Colberts answers, in fact, often go above and beyond the parameters of the question.
For instance, one audience member asked whichLord of the Ringscharacter Colbert would interview if he could.
Colbert immediately answered with Gandalf, and then explained why.
Because what does she do forever?
What is her power?
Nienna weeps forever, and turns grief into wisdom.
That is her power.
Thats why hes not interested in power or glory when he comes to Middle-Earth, like Saruman.
Saruman was a Maiar of the Valar Aule, who was the craftsman.
So that makes sense, right?
In other words, never engage Colbert in a Tolkien debate unless youve readThe Silmarillionwithin the past few weeks.
Watch the clip below.
