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Colbert To Princeton Grads: Don't Change The World

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 4, 2008

Stephen Colbert, host of his own Comedy Central show, Emmy winner, faux presidential candidate and best-selling author, added to that esteemed collection an award from Princeton University: "The Great Princeton Class of 2008 Understandable Vanity Award."

The award was mounted on a mirror.

"I have to say, I've never seen anything more beautiful," Colbert told the 2,611 Princeton graduates-to-be assembled Monday at Class Day, which is held each year the day before commencement.

During his speech, Colbert - in character as a right-wing, blowhard political commentator - tweaked the customary message of graduation speeches by imploring students to maintain the status quo.

"You can change the world," he said. "Please don't do that, OK? Some of us like the way things are going now."

Latest Superhero: British Prime Minister

The British prime minister's dull-as-dishwater image is getting a revamp from an unlikely source: U.S.-based comic book publisher Marvel.

Gordon Brown, who has been in the political doldrums of late and is often described as buttoned down, is depicted in a heroic light in "Captain Britain and MI13," a new comic that shows the prime minister helping stave off an attack of evil, green-skinned aliens.

Tatum O'Neal Glad She Was Busted

Tatum O'Neal told a newspaper columnist she is grateful to the New York City police officers who busted her for cocaine and saved her from herself.

"I'm still sober!" the 44-year-old actress told New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser in a phone call shortly after being released from custody Monday.

O'Neal is due back in court July 28 to face a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance.

She was arrested Sunday night during a routine drug sweep. Police said they found two bags of cocaine in her pants pocket.

O'Neal, the daughter of Ryan O'Neal and ex-wife of John McEnroe, has publicly chronicled her struggles with addiction.

'Made Of Honor' Star Expecting 1st

Michelle Monaghan and her husband, graphic designer Peter White, are expecting their first baby together this fall, her publicist said Tuesday.

Monaghan, 32, co-stars in the romantic comedy "Made of Honor," portraying the object of Patrick Dempsey's affection. Her screen credits also include "Gone Baby Gone," "Mission: Impossible III," "North Country," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang."

Today's Birthdays

Tennis player Andrea Jaeger is 43. Actor Noah Wyle is 37. Actress Angelina Jolie is 33.

Source: The Associated Press

CORRECTIONS

It is the policy of The Tampa Tribune to correct all errors of fact. To report an error, call (813) 259-7600 or e-mail news@tampatrib.com.

CORRECTION: Homeless veterans in Hillsborough County seeking housing assistance should call (813) 972-7058 to reach the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. An incorrect number was listed in Tuesday's Metro section.

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