subject: Jay Leno Tickets- Leno Gauges Show On Standup Success [print this page] Jay Leno has interviewed plenty of top celebrities over the years, but he had what may have been one of his most challenging interviews as a guest editor of American Way magazine, the in-flight magazine for American Airlines. After all, what could be harder than interviewing yourself? But according to an MSNBC article about the interview, Leno did exactly that. So what would Jay Leno ask Jay Leno? Well, some of it was about his standup career, which he has continued to foster along with his successful position as a late-night television host.
Many have probably wondered why Leno didn't just give up standup comedy altogether once he reached stardom, especially since he gets a taste of it every night during his opening monologue. Well, when asked by Jay Leno, Leno said that he continues because he sees it as a better gauge of success than ratings. According to MSNBC, Leno said that he knows if he is filling stand-up venues, then his show is doing fine. Conversely, if there are empty seats at his standup shows, he needs to work on his approach. His show must be doing fine, as Jay Leno tickets are selling well. Fans can get tickets to see him online.
Jay Leno is a man of many talents, and one of his most well-documented interests is his love for automobiles. He loves cars and motorcycles so much, in fact, that he even has an entire website about it: Jaylenosgarage online. The site has many aspects to feed the fancy of any fellow automobile enthusiast, like articles about projects Jay is working on. One of the more recent posts featured Jay test driving the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, a sports car that would have any car buff drooling. He has also had articles featured in Popular Mechanics.
The key to Leno's incredible success over the last several years comes down to the fact that he is just so darn likeable. Whether polling senior citizens or elementary school students, everyone finds something to enjoy about Leno's humorous look on life. He was born in New Rochelle, New York and grew up in Andover, Massachusetts. His personality was perfect match for standup, and he was soon hitting spots on the comedy circuit around the country following graduation from college. He eventually settled in Los Angeles with his eyes set on television.
Leno soon showed his talents went beyond just successful standup, as he was quickly writing for television as well as acting. In March of 1977, he made a fateful first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. 10 years later, he became a permanent guest host. Carson was an iconic figure who was hard to replace, but Leno stepped into the tough role in 1992. The role was an amazing fit, and Leno hosted the Tonight Show until 2008. In 2009, he started hosting a show that aired earlier than his previous late-night show called The Jay Leno Show. While keeping busy with his show, Leno has continued to routinely take stages around the country to perform his much-celebrated standup routine.
