Corden went deep into his own backstory and the behind-the-scenes process of his show.
Here are five things we learned from the event.
His goal for the Tonys
Corden admitted he was nervous about hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday.
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And this one night represents the center of their world for that day, you know?
Lets try and have a song that says you’re able to absolutely do this.
Well see on Sunday night if that comes through.
I know who that kid is, because thats who I was.
In truth, thats who everyone on that stage was.
So thats what were going to try and do.
There is an intimacy to it, which Im very proud of, Corden said.
You could have Jennifer Lopez on a talk show 20 times, shes never gonnasend Leonardo DiCaprio a text…
I feel like with each of them, you find something out that you didnt know.
His earliest memory
Corden is a multitalented performer.
He told Ryzik that there was never a time he didnt want to perform.
In fact, playing in front of a crowd is his earliest memory.
I was like, Oh, this is boring compared to it up there.
You gotta get back up there at some point.
Thats where it was great.
And that was it, really.
Why dont we write a sitcom?
Thus beganGavin & Stacey, the three-season BBC sitcom that helped launch the next phase of Cordens career.
Drop the Mic, Cordens new form of celebrity rap battle, has emerged as an insurgent contender.
at him on the street.
The bit started withAnne Hathaway, but was then reprised forDavid Schwimmers appearancea few nights later.
Thats how it came about.
