David Letterman spent decades making America laugh, but it turns out showbiz didn’t always leave him smiling. Reflecting on his iconic run as the host of Late Night, Letterman admits the grind of Hollywood left him feeling less human and more like a “worse person.” Now 77 and living a quieter life in Indiana, he’s found the humanity he says was lost under the bright lights of fame. Spoiler: it involves ditching single-minded ambition for family time and self-discovery—no punchlines necessary.

 

David Letterman says showbiz made him a ‘worse person,’ found humanity living quiet life in Indiana