. >> his friend dennis leary once described jon to me as a high functioning recluse. he did occasional charity events. this show has been his thing. >> i think he used the word relentless. >> restless. you cannot be a restless host. >> this show does not deserve a slightly restless host and neither do you. i don't think i'm going to miss coming on television everyday. i will miss coming here. i love the people. they are creative and collaborative and kind. you understand what i am saying. i love them and respect them so much. >> we love you, jon. [applause] >> i think for what is over the hill, he doesn't know exactly what is over the hill. he enjoyed doing the film immensely, more than he expected. although it was painful at times. he is a guy with a fertile mind. >> the subject matter of what he has been doing. commenting on this maelstrom of politics and the 24 hour media. spitting out the video clips they do and the analysis of those. it has got to be like drinking out of a fire hose for 16 years. >> he was unique. there was a combination of talent and skills from

. >> his friend denny leary once described jon to me as a high functioning recluse. i mean as big a star as he has been, you didn't see him in clubs in new york. he did an koish charity events, but this show has been his thing. >> rose: that's what impressed me about what he said which if you are not -- i think he used the word relentless. >> restless. >> you can't be a restless home. >> >> host. this show doesn't deserve an even slightly restless host and neither do you. >> i am going to miss being on television every day and coming here every day and this is where -- i love the people here. they are the best. they are creative and collaborative and kind and it is lit rative but it is a cave, you understand what i am saying. i love them and respect them so much. >> we love you jon! [ cheers and applause ] >> that clear clearly is his mental. >> he is restless for another lifestyle. >> i think for what is over the hill, i don't think he knows exactly what it is over the hill but he did the film, i think he got a new experience and i think he enjoyed it more immensely