Thank-you Mr Key you are doing a wonderful job in representing our 'slice of heaven', lets hope that your time with funny man David Letterman goes well; well.

It seems many people don't get the point of this show after all. It is a current affairs and entertainment show. Letterman has had all sorts of leaders and interesting people on his show, and who can forget the jokes he said about Helen Clark - she would never go onto this show after the humour directed at her. She would be fuming knowing Key has been given a clean shot at going on the show.

Sure he would be awkward and we'll all cringe at his appearance, but at least he'll show a positive image as a go getter enthusiastic Kiwi.

I agree, I'd prefer to see Helen, she'd be great :)

To the people who think he'll be "eaten alive" on the survey question - he's only apparently reading the Top ten list. He won't even be interviewed. It'll be fun.

He's the minister of tourism for NZ. This is a *good thing* for the country, kids.

It'll need to be subtitled, the NZ accent (excent?) is torturous to listen to!

#35 - I totally agree. I think it's great to see JK wanting to do this. Can one imagine Comrade Clark doing such a thing?

Whereas she would rather sit on the sideline with a miserable look on her face and act 'stately', JK has shown over the last year he likes to get out and have some fun and get involved, whether he looks like a clown or not, ala that dancing jig with those drag queens, the front row stint with Peter Snell and John Walker, that smooch with that puppet. That is part of what makes this guy so damn likable. So just do it, JK and have some fun.

Great marketing ploy for NZ tourism - well done, JK! I'm sure he'll survive - unlike Stone Cold Clark JK has a sense of humor and enjoys a giggle. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

I remember when they had 'Helen Clarke' on the Late Show, a bikini clad super model walked out onto stage, waved a bit then walked off.

I enjoy the late show and I'm kind of excited Key will be on the show.

Popular in America, yes. I don't know how, but I'm not going to doubt you on that one. John Key is a joke, along with Britney Spears and Adam Williams. Why else would he get short listed for the show.