A few words (i.e. a thread) about tonight's show. It was our first show back after Jimmy's mom passed away...
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The story about his mom squeezing his hand 3 times to say "I love you" when he was a kid, and then him squeezing her hand in the hospital - he hadn't told any of us that story... More on that in a second.
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First, a quick word about Taylor Swift. She was not scheduled to do our show today. But we wanted something special for this first show back, so we asked her on a complete whim, since she had been in town doing SNL. She said yes with zero hesitation.
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She sang "New Year's Day." No one had heard it. Suddenly she sings the line, "Squeeze my hand 3 times in the back of the taxi." I nearly gasped. Tears. I think everyone in the audience started sobbing.
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I could see Jimmy silhouetted at his desk dabbing his eyes with a tissue. We all lost it. It was a beautiful coincidence in a beautiful performance. "Hold on to your memories, they will hold on to you," Taylor sang.
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That hug between Jimmy and Taylor after the song was 100% real emotion. Whatever you think of Taylor, she did something beautiful for Jimmy and our show today, and we're forever grateful.
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Thank you to Taylor, the Roots, Higgins, our whole staff and crew, and to all the FalPals, fans, and everyone who reached out to and supported Jimmy and his family. I can tell you it meant everything to him.
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One last note: our show was right on time today, but we edited out a minute to leave room for Jimmy high-fiving audience members during the end credits. It was Gloria's favorite part of the show.
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That is the real Taylor-sweet genuine, kind and compassionate. I’ve loved her from the beginning and will never stop.
Thank you for sharing this. We could tell something was wrong-like she looked sad-now we know why 
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This is so beautiful. Taylor has a heart of gold and i love
@jimmyfallon. I know that hug was so full of emotions. Thoughts & prayers for Jimmy and his family.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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She has a heart of gold.
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What a classy and compassionate woman. Thanks for sharing! This is so tender. So sorry for your loss, Fallon family and to the Tonight Show family.
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