James Corden gleefully describes stealing paper towels from the White House

"Took about 50 percent."
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Sam Haysom
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Most people know the sweet thrill of taking something from a hotel that treads the fine line between making the most of your stay and, well, stealing.

James Corden went one better though. During a recent filming trip to the White House to interview President Joe Biden, the Late Late Show host needed to use the bathroom — and when he did, he spotted some very fancy paper towels that prompted him to return with a bag at the end of the day.

"I went in, didn't take them all — took about 50 percent — done," says Corden in the clip above. "Given some out as gifts, and the rest I just keep in my bathroom to pretend like I might be the President of the United States."

Worth it.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.


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