I’ve seen Jay Leno interviewed a few times and he comes across as a good guy, like he hasn’t forgotten who he is.
Saw him on a car show at a California burger joint that the classic car owners cruise on weekends. He said “I’ve seen those people here very often but we don’t go by names. That guy (pointing) is the 56 Chevy guy, that’s the Mustang guy, the Packard family is over there...they may be doctors, lawyers, businessmen or a truck driver or carpenter...doesn’t matter.”
Both feet firmly on terra firma.
Yup. My bro-in-law ran into him on some ride in the LA area. Said he was just a regular guy, standing around and talking cars with everyone ... even got under some guy's car to fix a minor problem. Miss him, miss his show ... Kimmel couldn't carry his toolbox.