A couple weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get tickets to go to a Jimmy Kimmel taping in Brooklyn- the one week out of the year that he would be in New York.

When it comes to comedians, hosts, actors... celebrities in general, I think it is pretty common to wonder what they're like off-screen or in person. It is easy for people to put on an act (no pun intended) when they know people are watching, but what speaks louder is the way they act when the whole world's eyes aren't on them.

When my friend and I arrived at the venue, it was cold, pouring rain, and windy. The queue was outside, lining sidewalks and street corners and huddling together to block out the cold. Almost immediately, crew members came around with complimentary umbrellas branded with Jimmy Kimmel's logo.

From the beginning of our time waiting outside, to the end of the show itself, Kimmel and his crew showed compassion for the audience. While standing in the freezing rain, a very kind woman came around to hand out hot coffee and check in to see how everyone was holding up. Another team member instructed the queue to line up four people across as an attempt to better block the wind. Team members who were handing out tickets ensured that those who showed up together were seated together. These might not seem like major occurrences, but these are things that don't always get taken care of elsewhere.

When it was time to move inside, everyone had smiling faces and welcomed us enthusiastically, pointing out the merchandise shop and the elevators for those who received seats in the balcony. Everywhere you turned there was a crew member ready to help with whatever you might need.

The show itself was an amazing experience, and Kimmel brought the same energy onstage that he seems to on television. During breaks, he asked the audience whether or not the coffee had been handed out, making sure that we had received what he had planned for us to. Halfway through, Kimmel announced the launch of his own ice cream flavor at a Brooklyn creamery, and we were lucky enough to all receive a half-pint sample- which may seem small, but was welcomed by a room full of Kimmel-lovers who had gotten soaked waiting to come inside.

Kimmel exuded gratefulness for those who came to support him, and his energy never faltered. His laughter was genuine, and contagious, and every single audience member seemed to have a smile on their face.

So, if you ever start to question if what you see is what you get, I can assure you that it is.