I am as stunned and amazed at David Letterman’s startling confession the other night as much as anyone else is, but I am also proud and happy for him for handling such an ugly situation with such grace and wit. It’s a wonderful example for all of us who tend to live messy lives. The mess can always be cleared with humility and honesty and a heady dose of good humor. It is always beautiful when someone accepts and admits their humanity. A lot of what I do is based on that idea – accepting your own humanity and sharing that acceptance so that others feel better.
I really wanted to cry when watching Dave’s rather lengthy and heartfelt speech about the extortion attempt and his indiscretion. It was like your dad admitting he did something wrong. Letterman is like our archetypal father, especially for standup comics. He is the example of how far you can go, how high you can fly, powered by your own funniness, quickness, quirkiness and truth. And he showed us that in the truth, we were all made free and closer and more loved. In the face of trouble, when you tell the truth, it’s always easier. It’s a good lesson for everyone. Thanks dad.
I feel the same way. Good for Dave, rising above yet still taking his helping of humble pie with dignity but no bells & whistles.
Agreed! That was the best way he could have handled it. he is only human and for someone to try and make money off of it is disgusting and I’m so glad he basically took that power away from them.
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I agree….I was shocked when I heard it but he handled it right!
With someone as bright as Letterman, or the Clintons, for example, I wonder if they are really closet polyamorists. Polyamory is, after all, an ethical way to have multiple partners, and many of these guys must have had some discussions along those lines with their partners. Too bad they can’t be out about it.
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Very well put, Margaret. I wouldn’t want to find such an envelope in the backseat of my car. Maybe that’s why I don’t drive…
I agree 100%! Afterall, the only thing illegal in this situation is the fact that this jackass tried to extort money out of Letterman. Two consensual adults having sex is not against the law in the United States…
Keep yo’ head up Dave!!
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Yes Yes Yes. The truth shall set you free. I felt that way even as I was watching Dave tell his viewers like it is. People take more offence when others do not admit to the truth. Now Dave should only concern himself with his family, and making ammends there.
I totally agree. Actually, I almost felt badly that the audience was laughing and clapping while he told this story that was obviously painful for him.
Can’t agree more. The way he dealt with the whole situation was the best anyone could deal with.
I mean, if I were Letterman, why wouldn’t I sleep around?!
And what he does in his sex life doesn’t affect his profession or is that anyone’s business!
And whoever did this to him has to be a freaking dumbass! What does Letterman has to lose even if he makes all this public?!
thanks for supporting dave in your blog .. im truly pissed at all of the media pot shots at him comparing him to ‘cheating’ politicians and religious ‘leaders’ .. read one article in the LA times this morning stating he ‘cheated on his wife’ yet we don’t know if he was actually married to his longtime girlfriend at the time … neither do we know the nature of their relationship arrangement .. nor should we .. it’s none of anyone’s business .. i hope they really stick it to the creep that did this to him .. and that dave can carry on .. after-all he’s number one in the ratings … and that’s saying something.
But don’t you think it’s pretty messed up that he slept with his female staffers? I know they’re consensual adults and I know that this sort of thing happens all the time, but it seems like a massive abuse of power.
I disagree. I think the only reason why he had to give such a \heartfelt\ speech is because he was caught red handed. We wouldn’t have known a thing if he wouldn’t have been caught… and now, the extortion may not even be true. It seems like most men are \heartfelt\ and \sorry\ when they are caught holding their you know what in their hand.
I felt bad for him since his experience was really painfull.
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Silenus: I think most people are closet poly.
I agree that the truth can set you free. However, many of us here understand that lives can be complicated; and that it is wonderful to be able to speak your truth; however, it can be dangerous and unsafe to speak your truth, even when you want to. Sometimes NOT telling the truth is the only safe thing to do, and speaking your truth is an idealistic option that many of us only WISH we had. I would LOVE to be open ~ however, it’s just not safe or advisable. That is all.