If anything, the Emmy winner’s comments speak to his continued commitment to his colleagues and the work they still have to do, which is very sweet. His mention of wanting to “land this plane” is particularly cool, and it’s something I won’t forget as time goes on.

Colbert, 61, will make his exit as host in May after leading the show since September 2015. So at the Emmys, he took out his resume, printed with an old headshot of himself — one taken at a much younger age — to present to the audience. And he had a particular recipient in mind.