“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”

Thomas Edward "Tom" Bodett is 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."