Jay Lenois one of the most recognizable and successful late-night talk show hosts of all time.

Evidently, he belonged in front of the camera rather than behind the counter.

“I always had two incomes,” he said.

Jay Leno smiles at an event

Things flipped as he became more successful in the comedy world, naturally.

Thankfully, it was a lesson learned as the host realized a comedian’s work is never truly done.

Leno’s work ethic is pretty legendary.

Jay Leno smiles while signing books

Leno and his staff typically worked through hundreds of jokes to pick the best 20.

“I sleep four hours, maybe five.”