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Stephen or Steven ( /ˈstiːvən/) is a masculine first name, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, garland", in turn from the Greek word "στέφανος", meaning "wreath, crown, honour, reward", literally "that which surrounds or encompasses". In ancient Greece, a wreath was given to the winner of a contest (from which the crown, symbol of rulers derived). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer's Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. The name has many variants, which include Stephan, Stevan, Stefan and Stevon.
In Middle English, the name Stephen or Stephan was pronounced as a bi-syllabic word — Step-hen or Step-han — much like a Scandinavian surname. Steve was pronounced as it is in Modern English. This etymological usage began a decline in the mid-19th century.
Steve is the common short form, while various diminutives such as Stevie are also used. Many family names are derived from Stephen: the most common are Stephens/Stevens and Stephenson/Stevenson (others include Stephen, Stephan, Staphan, Stefan, Stevin and Stever).
Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( /koʊlˈbɛər/ or /ˈkoʊlbərt/; born May 13, 1964) is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor. He is the host of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, a satirical news show in which Colbert portrays a caricatured version of conservative political pundits.
Colbert originally studied to be an actor, but became interested in improvisational theatre when he met famed Second City director Del Close while attending Northwestern University. He first performed professionally as an understudy for Steve Carell at Second City Chicago; among his troupe mates were comedians Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris, with whom he developed the critically acclaimed sketch comedy series Exit 57.
Colbert also wrote and performed on the short-lived Dana Carvey Show before collaborating with Sedaris and Dinello again on the cult television series Strangers with Candy. He gained considerable attention for his role on the latter as closeted gay history teacher Chuck Noblet. It was his work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's news-parody series The Daily Show, however, that first introduced him to a wide audience.
Actors: Marius Sørvik (producer), Marius Sørvik (director), Marius Sørvik (writer), Marius Sørvik (actor), Kjetil Indregard (actor), Jarl E. Goli (actor), Johan Tinus Lindgren (actor), Sebastian Warholm (actor), Thomas Stene-Johansen (actor), Silje Hagrim Dahl (actress), Erik Skøld (actor), Stephen Ackles (actor), Adele Karoline Dahl (actress), Per Vidar Anfinnsen (producer), Per Vidar Anfinnsen (actor),
Genres: Thriller,Actors: Michael Ryan Anderson (actor), Michael Ryan Anderson (producer), Michael Ryan Anderson (writer), Michael Ryan Anderson (director), Michael Ryan Anderson (editor), James Lucas (actor), Zack Bethel (actor), Angad Gangapuram (actor), Matt Harrington (actor), Cameron Adler (actor),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Jonny Beltran (actor), Josh Gannon (miscellaneous crew), Scot Weaver (director), Scot Weaver (producer), Thomas Dalby (actor), Scot Weaver (actor), Scot Weaver (editor), Conor Hamill (actor), Tressa Ohler (actress), Vint Carmona (actor), Kurt Cotton (actor), Joan Estrada (actress), Shaneil Deo (editor), Taylor Lambert (actor), Joe Provost (actor),
Plot: Newhighers is a comedy about two roommates and their loss and pursuit of employment. NEWHIGHERS is a double edge sword. On one edge it's about two roommates and several others being given employment under false pretenses. And on the other edge it's about the total embracement of the weed culture.
Keywords: independent-filmActors: Daniel Woiwode (writer), Daniel Woiwode (director), Daniel Woiwode (editor), Connor W. Anderson (actor), Tina Hartell (actress),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Lily Y. Monteverde (producer), Roselle Y. Monteverde (writer), Lea A. Calmerin (producer), Mhalouh Crisologo (producer), Tonton Gutierrez (actor), Manny Valera (producer), Ernie Zarate (actor), John Lapus (actor), Gina Alajar (actress), Boots Anson-Roa (actress), Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer), Eugene Domingo (actress), Dennis Trillo (actor), Michael Tuviera (writer), Roselle Y. Monteverde (writer),
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Music, Thriller,Actors: Mark Duplass (writer), Kent Osborne (writer), Mark Duplass (actor), Kent Osborne (actor), Joe Swanberg (director), Joe Swanberg (editor), Joe Swanberg (writer), Joe Swanberg (producer), Nathan Adloff (actor), Greta Gerwig (writer), Greta Gerwig (actress), Todd Rohal (actor), Todd Rohal (writer), Kris Swanberg (actress), Andrew Bujalski (actor),
Plot: Hannah is a recent college graduate interning at a Chicago production company. She is crushing on two writers at work, Matt and Paul, who share an office and keep her entertained. Will a relationship with one of them disrupt the delicate balance of their friendship?
Keywords: abs, anti-depressant, apology, bare-breasts, bath, bathtub, beach, beer, bicycle, boyfriend-girlfriend-relationshipActors: Raquel Villavicencio (actress), Brenda M. Bayhon (producer), Josie Tagle (actress), Lui Manansala (actress), Jim Pebanco (actor), Marissa Delgado (actress), Dante Rivero (actor), Bobby Andrews (actor), Richard Gomez (actor), Sharon Cuneta (actress), Charlie Davao (actor), Pinky Amador (actress), Tony Mabesa (actor), Vic del Rosario Jr. (producer), Vicente G. del Rosario III (producer),
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Genres: ,Why did you go so far away?
When all I wanted was for you to please stay
I've been sleeping these months away
Cause Stephen you're my night and day
All of those times
That I was unkind
Can't stop regretting
Memories stuck in my mind
Something I just don't know what to say
Stephen you're my night and day
There was a time
When I would say that things would be okay
But not today
I've been sleeping these months away
Cause Stephen you're my night and day
Cause Stephen
Oh Stephen