1. OK, first things first: He was so fucking funny as Smithy in Gavin and Stacey.
2. He's the most lovable of lovable idiots.
Aw, Smithy.
3. He was the best friend Gavin could've asked for.
4. Then he took America by storm on The Late Late Show, and made this: The greatest piece of video that has ever existed.
I mean it's all about Michelle and Missy, but James was a great sidekick.
5. It's not just Carpool, though. James's sketches on the The Late Late Show are utter brilliance.
6. He has a relationship with 1D that can only be described as unfair.
You want to hate him, but you can't.
You just want to be him.
7. His love of Take That is very endearing.
It's next-level dorky, in the best way.
8. If that's not enough, he's also an award-winning actor.
9. And you need to see The History Boys if you haven't already.
10. He's not afraid to make a fool of himself.
11. Not if it'll make you laugh.
And it will make you laugh.
12. He'd be the best person to ride shotgun with on a long journey.
13. He's up for anything.
14. And it's hilarious.
15. He brings so much joy to the world.
Mood.
16. And he was a proper hero when he defended Kim Kardashian after her terrifying burglary ordeal in Paris.
17. He's also just plain adorable.
18. And he always makes time for his fans.
19. His tribute to George Michael put into words what we were all thinking.
20. Oh, and then there's the small matter of this:
21. James, we don't deserve you, but we're damn glad we've got you.
