In leaving behind the seemingly glamorous lifestyle that comes with that level of success, Letterman chose to base himself back in Indiana, where he spent his formative years growing up in a humble three-bedroom abode. It recently changed hands for just $347,500.

TV talk show host David Letterman has declared his showbiz persona was a pretence and he's finally discovered his real self after moving back to his home state of Indiana after spending decades living in New York City.

In show business, I find that I have pretended to be someone I’m truly not,” the comedian told 'GQ' during a December 2024 interview