Tom Bodett
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Tom Bodett
Thomas Edward “Tom” Bodettis an American author, politician, voice actor, and radio host. Since 1986 he has been the spokesman for the hotel chain Motel 6, ending commercials with the phrase, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on for you.”...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionVoice Actor
Date of Birth23 February 1955
CountryUnited States of America
new-friendship new-friends
You can make a new friend but you can't make an old one.
roots alaska petitions
Like most Alaska immigrants, my roots continue to petition for equal time.
feet space pay
I'm happy to report you still get nothing you don't need at Motel 6, and, therefore, you don't have to pay for it. I don't need valet parking. If I can drive the old crate 300 miles to the hotel all by myself, I can certainly handle the last nine feet to the parking space.
voice guy firsts
I'm not an impersonator. I've only got one voice and only do one guy and his first-person essays.
actual age
Thirty-two is the age we turn into actual adults.
originated
I originated my own cliches, but I'm finding that's not working for me anymore.
funny kids
I know how to make adults laugh pretty well. I don't know if kids think I'm that funny.