Colbert: I’m on ‘Enough Steroids to Be Named the Secretary of HHS’

RUSH TRANSCRIPT:
"I’m your host, Stephen Colbert. Cheering] It’s ash Wednesday, which kicks off the 40 days of lent, with its fasting and its abstinence. Catholics are supposed to give up something every year. This year, I have apparently given up the ability to speak. You may have noticed my voice is not the best. I know, thank you. Thank you. Right now I’m somewhere between Kathleen Turner and Cookie Monster. It’s better than it was. It’s better than it was when I got here this morning. I could not talk at all. I’m on cold and sinus medication, hot tea, Tom yum soup, and enough steroids to be named the secretary of health and human services. Show must go on! Show must go on! Anyway, ash Wednesday reminds us"