John Stewart leaving The Daily Show is something I have yet to accept as reality. The words of Stephen Colbert saying thank you, however, are some of the most beautiful and genuine words I have ever heard between friends and colleagues. What an inspiration to be dedicated and true to your work and your art. Thank you John, AND Stephen.

At 3:55: “We owe you, because we learned from you. We learned from you, by example, how to do a show with intention, how to work with clarity, how to treat people with respect, you are infuriatingly good at your job, and all of us who are lucky enough to work with you … for 16 years are better at our jobs because we got to watch you do yours, and we are better people, for having known you. You are a great artist and a good man … and on behalf of so many people whose lives you changed over the past 16 years – thank you.”