The Colbert Report

Billy Collins

Season 10 • 10/29/2013

U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins discusses poetry groupies and reads from "Aimless Love."

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Sign Off - "Aimless Love"

Stephen says goodnight while reading Billy Collins' book of poetry.
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Intro - 10/29/13

Americans discover a creative way to make ends meet, Stephen ponders plagiarism, and "Aimless Love" author Billy Collins talks poetry.
10/29/2013
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Billy Collins

Billy Collins talks about his writing persona and the responsibilities of a poet laureate before joining Stephen in a joint reading from "Aimless Love."
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Intro - 10/30/13

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Sign Off - Goodnight

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The GOP's Self-Disapproval

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