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Long before he became a staple of the US late-night talk show circuit, James Corden enjoyed success as a regular on British small screens. In 2008 he was rewarded for his talents with a Best Comedy Performance at the BAFTAs. Even better, the show he co-starred in, BBC sitcom "Gavin and Stacey," was then given the Audience Award.

In his 2011 memoir "May I Have Your Attention, Please," Corden claims he never expected the show he co-wrote with Ruth Jones to win. But his acceptance speech on the night suggested otherwise. In fact, the funnyman blasted organizers for failing to shower "Gavin and Stacey" with even more awards. He recalled, "Well, here's how my question went: 'How can what is apparently the best comedy performance and the television program of the year not even be nominated as a comedy?' Instead of applause ... I was met with silence, shock and disbelief."

To his credit, Corden now acknowledges that his behavior on the night was "ungracious, ungrateful and brattish." He continued, "Rather than using my speech to thank everyone who'd helped on the show, I'd ruined the moment and belittled myself in the process."

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