Tom Bodett's Transformative Journey: From Workhouse to Third Act

TL;DR
Tom Bodett, known as the voice of Motel 6, has found a new calling as a woodworker. After a life-changing accident and overcoming alcoholism, Bodett has embraced woodworking as his third act. He co-founded HatchSpace, a non-profit woodworking center, where he shares his love for the craft. Woodworking has helped him stay sober and brings him immense joy. At 68 years old, Bodett is content spending the rest of his life in his woodshop, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship.
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