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	* [http://www.collectica.com/public/celebProfile.do?publicView=true&collector=jleno&collectionCategory=10&moffset=0&offset=0 Jay Leno's Car Collection]		* [http://www.collectica.com/public/celebProfile.do?publicView=true&collector=jleno&collectionCategory=10&moffset=0&offset=0 Jay Leno's Car Collection]
	*[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/automobiles/collectibles/11SCHOOL.html?ex=1307678400en=5a61033048e04523ei=5088partner=rssnytemc=rss&pagewanted=print New York Times on Leno's affiliation with McPherson College]		*[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/automobiles/collectibles/11SCHOOL.html?ex=1307678400en=5a61033048e04523ei=5088partner=rssnytemc=rss&pagewanted=print New York Times on Leno's affiliation with McPherson College]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/29/jay-leno-to-be-honored-with-la-bella-macchina-award/ Jay Leno to be honored with La Bella Macchina Award]

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	==External links==		==External links==
			* [http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/ Jay Leno's Garage]
	* [http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/bios/Jay_Leno.shtml Official ''Tonight Show'' biography]		* [http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/bios/Jay_Leno.shtml Official ''Tonight Show'' biography]
	* [http://www.collectica.com/public/celebProfile.do?publicView=true&collector=jleno&collectionCategory=10&moffset=0&offset=0 Jay Leno's Car Collection]		* [http://www.collectica.com/public/celebProfile.do?publicView=true&collector=jleno&collectionCategory=10&moffset=0&offset=0 Jay Leno's Car Collection]
	*[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/automobiles/collectibles/11SCHOOL.html?ex=1307678400en=5a61033048e04523ei=5088partner=rssnytemc=rss&pagewanted=print New York Times on Leno's affiliation with McPherson College]		*[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/automobiles/collectibles/11SCHOOL.html?ex=1307678400en=5a61033048e04523ei=5088partner=rssnytemc=rss&pagewanted=print New York Times on Leno's affiliation with McPherson College]

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	"Leno even has a [[Hot Wheels]] hand painted with water colors" - Felipe Sanchez		"Leno even has a [[Hot Wheels]] hand painted with water colors" - Felipe Sanchez

			==See Also==

			* [[Jay Leno's Garage]]
			* [[Jay Leno's Car Collection]]

	==External links==		==External links==

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	Leno rides his motorcycles in his spare time.		Leno rides his motorcycles in his spare time.

	In 2001, Leno auctioned off a [[Harley-Davidson]] motorcycle signed by his celebrity guests in an effort to help victims of the [[September 11 attacks]]. The bike sold for about $360,000. In 2005, he repeated the gesture twice: early in the year to aid victims of the [[2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake]] — the bike sold for $810,000; and later to help the victims of [[Hurricane Katrina]]. That bike sold for $1,505,100.		In 2001, Leno auctioned off a Harley-Davidson motorcycle signed by his celebrity guests in an effort to help victims of the September 11 attacks. The bike sold for about $360,000. In 2005, he repeated the gesture twice: early in the year to aid victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake — the bike sold for $810,000; and later to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. That bike sold for $1,505,100.

	The Blastolene Special [http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=8789] is a 21-foot-long aluminum-bodied roadster powered by a [[V12 ~~engine~~]] from an M-47 [[Patton tank]] Leno bought from Blastolene Brothers. [http://www.blastolene.com/jay_leno/index.htm] It was featured in the [[2005]] racing game ''[[Gran Turismo 4]]'', and [[Monster Garage]].		The Blastolene Special [http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=8789] is a 21-foot-long aluminum-bodied roadster powered by a [[V12]] engine from an M-47 Patton tank Leno bought from Blastolene Brothers. [http://www.blastolene.com/jay_leno/index.htm] It was featured in the 2005 racing game ''Gran Turismo 4'', and Monster Garage.

	Leno also owns a 250mph 320bhp turbine powered motorcyle called the ~~[[MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE\|~~Y2K]] from ~~[[Marine Turbine Tech\|~~MTT]] a company specialized in turbine applications. Leno made several TV programs [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_7_-t6_3dw] showing his $185,000 bike.		Leno also owns a 250mph 320bhp turbine powered motorcyle called the Y2K from MTT a company specialized in turbine applications. Leno made several TV programs [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_7_-t6_3dw] showing his $185,000 bike.

	Leno's column in the American automotive magazine ''[[Popular Mechanics]]'' showcases his extensive car collection. Additionally, Leno uses his column as a platform to give advice about various automotive topics, including restoration and unique models, such as his jet powered motorcycle.		Leno's column in the American automotive magazine ''Popular Mechanics'' showcases his extensive car collection. Additionally, Leno uses his column as a platform to give advice about various automotive topics, including restoration and unique models, such as his jet powered motorcycle.

	Jay Leno's passion for classic automobiles led him to an affiliation with the Automobile Restoration Department at [[McPherson College]]. Today Leno serves on the National Advisory Board for the college's automotive restoration program and helps fund the [[Fred Duesenberg]] Memorial Scholarship.		Jay Leno's passion for classic automobiles led him to an affiliation with the Automobile Restoration Department at McPherson College. Today Leno serves on the National Advisory Board for the college's automotive restoration program and helps fund the [[Fred Duesenberg]] Memorial Scholarship.

	"Leno even has a [[Hot Wheels]] hand painted with water colors" - Felipe Sanchez		"Leno even has a [[Hot Wheels]] hand painted with water colors" - Felipe Sanchez

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	==Car Collection==		==Car Collection==
	~~{{seealso\|Jay Leno's vehicles}}~~
	In [[automobile]] collecting circles, Jay Leno is known as an avid student, collector and restorer of cars and motorcycles. He has a large [[antique car]] collection on which he constantly works in his spare time, and he routinely drives cars from his collection (including an original [[Stanley Steamer]]) from his home to his studio. He is also a promoter of the mechanical crafts through a column in ''[[Popular Mechanics]]'' and his educational activities.		In [[automobile]] collecting circles, Jay Leno is known as an avid student, collector and restorer of cars and motorcycles. He has a large [[antique car]] collection on which he constantly works in his spare time, and he routinely drives cars from his collection (including an original [[Stanley Steamer]]) from his home to his studio. He is also a promoter of the mechanical crafts through a column in ''[[Popular Mechanics]]'' and his educational activities.

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	'''Jay Leno''' (born '''James Douglas Muir-Leno''' [[April 28]], [[1950]]) is an [[Emmy]]-winning ~~[[United States\|~~American~~]] [[comedy\|~~comedian]] who is best known as the current host of [[NBC]] television's long-running [[variety ~~show\|variety]]~~ and ~~[[talk show\|~~talk]] program ''[[The Tonight Show]]''. He also owns [[Big Dog Productions]], a company that co-produces the show.		'''Jay Leno''' (born '''James Douglas Muir-Leno''' April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian who is best known as the current host of NBC television's long-running variety and talk program ''The Tonight Show''. He also owns Big Dog Productions, a company that co-produces the show.
	==Early years==		==Early years==
	'''Leno''' was born in [[New Rochelle, New York~~\|New Rochelle]], [[New York]]~~ to a [[Scottish ~~people\|Scottish]]~~ mother, who came to the United States as a five-year old, and an [[Italian-American]] father.[http://www.discoverthenetwork.org/individualProfile.asp?indid=1757] He grew up in [[Andover, Massachusetts]], and received his [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[Speech therapy]] from [[Emerson College]] in [[1973 ~~in television\|1973]]~~.		'''Leno''' was born in New Rochelle, New York to a Scottish mother, who came to the United States as a five-year old, and an Italian-American father.[http://www.discoverthenetwork.org/individualProfile.asp?indid=1757] He grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, and received his Bachelor's degree in Speech therapy from Emerson College in 1973.

	==Host of ''The Tonight Show''==		==Host of ''The Tonight Show''==

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	* [http://www.collectica.com/public/celebProfile.do?publicView=true&collector=jleno&collectionCategory=10&moffset=0&offset=0 Jay Leno's Car Collection]		* [http://www.collectica.com/public/celebProfile.do?publicView=true&collector=jleno&collectionCategory=10&moffset=0&offset=0 Jay Leno's Car Collection]
	*[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/automobiles/collectibles/11SCHOOL.html?ex=1307678400en=5a61033048e04523ei=5088partner=rssnytemc=rss&pagewanted=print New York Times on Leno's affiliation with McPherson College]		*[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/11/automobiles/collectibles/11SCHOOL.html?ex=1307678400en=5a61033048e04523ei=5088partner=rssnytemc=rss&pagewanted=print New York Times on Leno's affiliation with McPherson College]
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	[[Category:Motorcyclists\|Leno, Jay]]		[[Category:Motorcyclists\|Leno, Jay]]
	[[Category:SEMA Members\|Leno, Jay]]		[[Category:SEMA Members\|Leno, Jay]]

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	* [[Jay Leno's Garage]]		* [[Jay Leno's Garage]]
	* [[Jay Leno's ~~Car Collection~~]]		* [[Jay Leno's Vehicles]]

	==External links==		==External links==

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	{{commons\|Jay Leno}}		{{commons\|Jay Leno}}

	* Early in their careers, [[George Clooney]] and [[Jay Leno]], were simultaneously sheltered by her, according to the January 2nd, 2007 show of Tonight Show with Jay Leno when George Clooney was the guest.		* Early in their careers, George Clooney and [[Jay Leno]], were simultaneously sheltered by her, according to the January 2nd, 2007 show of Tonight Show with Jay Leno when George Clooney was the guest.

	*On [[June 14]], [[2006]], in an episode of ''[[The Tonight Show]]'', Jay Leno said he defined his politics as fiscally conservative and socially liberal.		*On June 14, 2006, in an episode of ''The Tonight Show'', Jay Leno said he defined his politics as fiscally conservative and socially liberal.

	*Leno worked at [[McDonald's]] on Main Street in [[Andover, Massachusetts]] in the early ~~[[1970s\|~~'70s]].		*Leno worked at McDonald's on Main Street in Andover, Massachusetts in the early '70s.

	*Leno attended [[Bentley College]] before dropping out and eventually receiving his bachelor's degree from [[Emerson College]].		*Leno attended Bentley College before dropping out and eventually receiving his bachelor's degree from Emerson College.

	*Leno's uncle Nick is the original owner of Leno's Clam Bar (known to locals as ''Greasy Nick's''), a seasonal clam bar located in [[New Rochelle, New York]]. [[Denzel Washington]], a native of nearby [[Mount Vernon~~, New York\|Mount Vernon]]~~, has shared his fond memories of visiting ''Greasy Nick's'' with Jay on the Tonight Show. [http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Writeup.aspx?ReviewID=2110&RefID=2012]		*Leno's uncle Nick is the original owner of Leno's Clam Bar (known to locals as ''Greasy Nick's''), a seasonal clam bar located in New Rochelle, New York. Denzel Washington, a native of nearby Mount Vernon, has shared his fond memories of visiting ''Greasy Nick's'' with Jay on the Tonight Show. [http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Writeup.aspx?ReviewID=2110&RefID=2012]

	*Since [[1980]], Leno has been married to [[Mavis Leno]], who is known for her work with Afghan women under the [[Taliban]]. They have no children.		*Since 1980, Leno has been married to Mavis Leno, who is known for her work with Afghan women under the Taliban. They have no children.

	*In late [[October 2005]], Leno told ''[[The New York Daily News]]'' for an [[October 31]] article that he and rival [[David Letterman]] have not spoken to each other in 13 years[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/360910p-307519c.html].		*In late October 2005, Leno told ''The New York Daily News'' for an October 31 article that he and rival David Letterman have not spoken to each other in 13 years[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/360910p-307519c.html].

	*On [[February 19]], [[2006]], Leno drove the [[pace car]] to start the [[2006~~]] [[~~Daytona 500]], and the [[2006]] [[NASCAR]] season.		*On February 19, 2006, Leno drove the [[pace car]] to start the 2006 Daytona 500, and the 2006 [[NASCAR]] season.

	*Resides in [[Beverly Hills, California]].		*Resides in Beverly Hills, California.

	*He suffers from [[dyslexia]].		*He suffers from dyslexia.

	*In a [[June 1994]] episode, Leno was delivering a monologue that included something about legendary ''[[The Price Is Right ~~(1972)\|The Price Is Right]]~~'' host [[Bob Barker]]. Barker made a cameo appearance to warn Leno "'''No more Bob Barker jokes.'''" Leno agreed.		*In a June 1994 episode, Leno was delivering a monologue that included something about legendary ''The Price Is Right'' host Bob Barker. Barker made a cameo appearance to warn Leno "'''No more Bob Barker jokes.'''" Leno agreed.

	*Leno voices Cartman's Kitty in the ''[[South Park]]'' episode "[[Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut]]".		*Leno voices Cartman's Kitty in the ''South Park'' episode "Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut".

	*At one point in his life, Leno worked 300 clubs a year.		*At one point in his life, Leno worked 300 clubs a year.
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	*He voices Jay Limo, an anthropomorphized car that resembles him in the Disney/Pixar film ''[[Cars (film)\|Cars]]''.		*He voices Jay Limo, an anthropomorphized car that resembles him in the Disney/Pixar film ''[[Cars (film)\|Cars]]''.

	*Leno has noted that one of his major [[pet ~~peeve]]s~~ is when people dress up their pets. He usually mentions this during the Headlines segment, when he shows a picture submitted of a pet having been dressed up.		*Leno has noted that one of his major pet peeves is when people dress up their pets. He usually mentions this during the Headlines segment, when he shows a picture submitted of a pet having been dressed up.

	*Leno always recognized and appreciated the popular comedians of yesteryears on his show. On the death of [[Bob Hope]] in [[2003]] and [[Mike Douglas]] in [[2006]], he recognized their valuable contributions to the entertainment industry and also talked about their pleasing personalities during his Tonight Show segments on TV.		*Leno always recognized and appreciated the popular comedians of yesteryears on his show. On the death of Bob Hope in 2003 and Mike Douglas in 2006, he recognized their valuable contributions to the entertainment industry and also talked about their pleasing personalities during his Tonight Show segments on TV.

	*Leno has on several occasions made fun of his large [[chin]]. Every year on a hot summer day, he broadcasts a sketch where he climbs to the top of the [[Burbank~~, Los Angeles County, California\|Burbank]] [[~~NBC Studios]] to use his chin to eclipse the [[sun]], saving the people below from that day's sweltering [[heat wave]].		*Leno has on several occasions made fun of his large chin. Every year on a hot summer day, he broadcasts a sketch where he climbs to the top of the Burbank NBC Studios to use his chin to eclipse the sun, saving the people below from that day's sweltering heat wave.

	*On [[August 6]], [[2006]], Leno appeared as a guest host of ''[[Ebert & Roeper]]'' in the place of [[Roger Ebert]] who was having medical problems at the time.		*On August 6, 2006, Leno appeared as a guest host of ''Ebert & Roeper'' in the place of Roger Ebert who was having medical problems at the time.

	*Leno is parodied in the ''[[Drawn Together]]'' episode "[[Mexican't Buy Me Love]]" as Jose Leno, the Mexican version of Jay Leno.		*Leno is parodied in the ''Drawn Together'' episode "Mexican't Buy Me Love" as Jose Leno, the Mexican version of Jay Leno

	*Leno once rolled his parents' car when he was younger.		*Leno once rolled his parents' car when he was younger.

	*Leno considers the [[Sylvester Stallone]] movie ''[[Driven]]'' to be the worst car movie ever made, as was revealed when he guest co-hosted [[Ebert & Roeper]].		*Leno considers the Sylvester Stallone movie ''Driven'' to be the worst car movie ever made, as was revealed when he guest co-hosted Ebert & Roeper.

	*Leno has stated in Parade Magazine that he has not eaten a vegetable since 1969. He commented about his unhealthy diet by saying "Hey, I'm married. I'm not trying to pick up girls." That 37 year streak was broken after eating broccoli in front of a live Burbank, Calif. audience after being written letters by a concerned 2nd grade class on the importance of eating healthy.		*Leno has stated in Parade Magazine that he has not eaten a vegetable since 1969. He commented about his unhealthy diet by saying "Hey, I'm married. I'm not trying to pick up girls." That 37 year streak was broken after eating broccoli in front of a live Burbank, Calif. audience after being written letters by a concerned 2nd grade class on the importance of eating healthy.