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Originally Posted by Rick Lee
I think I read somewhere that Leno said he doesn't spend a dime he makes from the Tonight Show and lives on money from his stand-up shows and endorsements. He must have a pretty comfortable retirement planned.
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I read that too somewhere. Hard to believe he has acquired all those amazing cars & bikes
without his Tonight Show $. And people are estimating that he will make $30 million a year on his new show next year. Is he going to "bank" that too? $30 million would buy a LOT of cool toys!
He really seems like a down-to-earth guy who loves cars & motorcycles & can afford any toy he wants. And he really knows all about his cars from the technical standpoint.
One thing he appreciates -- & it is reflected in his eclectic collection -- is technology that was ahead of its time (such as the Honda in the video) or just plain interesting technology. For example, his Mazda Cosmo.
I saw him on some show on Speed with his Stanley Steamer. He showed how to get it running. It was an amazingly complex -- & lengthy -- process that involved him crawling under the car, lighting various pre-heaters, etc. It is cool that he knows all of his cars & their peculiarities.
I would love to spend an afternoon with him in his garages.