Marie Kondo Tidies Up Stephen's 'Late Show' Desk

'Tidying Up' host Marie Kondo helps Stephen determine which items inside his cluttered 'Late Show' desk spark joy.

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[ruthless]

Several things I admired about this
- Stephen slowing down his speech for the interpreter
- That flawless, simultaneous interpretation! Wow!
- How respectful Stephen was to Marie while also staying funny
- Marie’s aura and her smile. Also, what is her skincare routine?

[eiffelisawesome]

I am a native speaker in both Japanese and English and can confirm she is just as much of a precious cinnamon roll in Japanese as she seems to English speakers

[shay]

"I would follow you to a cult compound"
Marie, in her heart: All according to plan.

[alexshu]

FINALLY a show host that doesn't make fun of her methods! Kudos to Stephen! Ellen & Kimmel should see this and learn how to be respectful AND entertaining at the same time.

[nolemon]

The interpreter has excellent skill and Steven was the best american host to Marie I've seen, I saw the Ellen segment and it was awfully mean they just were just loud and poking fun at someone enjoying being neat the whole time

[jryzu]

The interpreter is clearly beyond amazing: translating tone, having critical judgement of what’s culturally translatable/not, not to mention her speed and memory!

[tvremote]

Seriously though, can we get some love for that interpreter? Out of the 3 people in this segment, she impressed me the most by far with her interpreting skills

[SearthianMidnight]

can i say that this translator is absolutely phenomenal?

[annaceciii]

I really like Marie and Stephen but DAMN the translator is unbelievable brilliant.

[timusforlife]

A lot of people don't understand the cultural context of her methods as well, Shinto is a big aspect, thanking and respecting your space and objects. Stephen was funny yet respectful

[nikkiasmr]

Her smile seriously lights up the whole room, she’s so cute!!

[Phantasm]

It's called respect, and Stephen has it in spades. This lady, and her interpreter, were a joy to watch.

[haladriels]

sidenote: Stephen really handled the audience laughing at the situation very well, and he seemed really interested in what she had to say, also he never made jokes that sort of questioned her methods or her beliefs, it was a great interview!

[lime_seed]

3:43 shes so polite she even gives the floor alittle pat. so cute !

[JustWastedHoursHere]

That was the most fluid and transparent real-time translation to and from another language that I have ever seen. BRAVO to the translator!

[LadyAtani]

Stephen should have more foreign guests, he's very sweet and kind in his approach.

[nocolopa]

As someone who studies oral translation I have major respect for the interpreter. Even if she was given a script and had time to prepare the job she did is something else. I admire her.

[maryamkhan]

I've seen westerners make fun of her ways but they don't realize that she's a shrine maiden and has studied spiritual philosophy so this lady is legit an angel or young deity here to clean our hearts from the clutter

[Gershoots]

She's so humble and pure. We must protect her at all costs

[famfamtime]

i really appreciate that Stephen didn't mock Marie for being different like some other hosts did, also appreciate that he didn't laugh at her even though the audience did when Marie folded the cloth thingy. thanks for being respectful!