Quote by Stephen Colbert
We decided that my character had a pre-show tradition, like a ritual, which was to sing the lyrics to I Want You To Want Me by Cheap Trick into the mirror. Because, more than anything else, as much as he says he's bringing the truth, he just wants to be liked.
Summary
This quote explains the pre-show tradition or ritual of a character in a performance. The character sings the lyrics to "I Want You To Want Me" by Cheap Trick into the mirror as a reflection of their deep desire to be liked. Despite claiming to bring the truth, being accepted and approved by others is what truly matters to the character. The ritual symbolizes their underlying need for validation and acceptance from the audience.