>> if i had to choose between losing my show and losing my soul, i'm glad i chose losing my show. i never sold out. >> getting into political waters is never, from the network perspective what you want a late night host to do. this was really about what type of artist was the right talent for abc going forward. >> abc had a blue collar identity. and jimmy kimmel fit that profile extremely well. >> i was a little surprised when i learned that jimmy kimmel was going to take the late night slot at abc. >> and now the host jimmy kimmel! >> jimmy kimmel did the mad show. >> i never thought one day my career might go to this place and i might have to be careful. >> you know, i'm a busy guy and sometimes i just don't have time to get loaded. that's why i love shotgun beer.