When David Letterman first started doing standup comedy in Los Angeles clubs in the 1970s, his talent was held back by his inexperience; a degree in broadcasting from Ball State doesn't polish your chops much. So for inspiration he looked to the funniest, sharpest man in the L.A. club scene: Jay Leno.
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