sentences:  When the show was over, Leno discovered Tom and, impressed with his curiosity, took him backstage and let him ask questions about comedy and what it takes to be a comedian.Part of the advice Leno gave was that great comedians should be living in New York or Los Angeles to better seize performing opportunities on stage and TV.On his first appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", Rhodes reminded Leno about this meeting, which Leno recalled.