Being Dave seems kinda easy. Loads of money. All that fame. Being pals with Oprah. But everyone once in a while, he puts himself in the hot seat. Literally. David Letterman had the interview tables turned when he showed up today on 'Live! With Regis and Kelly' and confessed to the marital difficulties he's been dealing with since being subject to the infamous $2 million extortion plot heard 'round the world.
"Because you think an explosion has taken place and you're looking at the shards and you say, 'Well, can we put this back together?'" Letterman confessed. He spoke candidly about the strains his infidelity put on his relationship with wife Regina Lasko. "And by God, maybe you can put it back together. And maybe it won't be the same, but maybe it will be different, and maybe it can even be better in a different way." Watch after the jump.
Letterman and Lasko married in March 2009 after a lengthy courtship -- they had been dating since 1986, and she gave birth to their son, Harry Joseph, in 2003. Seven months after the nuptials, the extortion fiasco set in motion Dave's televised confession to multiple affairs with female staffers on 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' He also publicly apologized to Lasko.
"It was stupid behavior," said Dave, 63, chastising himself. "And you take a look at the explosion, and it knocks you down and you wake up every morning and you're scared and you're depressed and sad, and you kind of got to let that knock you down and knock you down."
Although he was highly critical of his behavior to hosts Philbin and Ripa, he hopes he eventually may be able to do mend a trust that was broken. "And so right now, that's what we're doing, we're putting the thing back together to see what it's going to look like," Dave said, hopefully. "And is it viable? Is it something that can be satisfying and fulfilling?"
Although he is a much-revered talk show host, he is not an island. Letterman has thoroughly appreciated the help of friends to guide him through his recent past. "I've had nothing but great friendship to help me through this," Dave added.
OF COURSE HE HAD TO CONFESS,,,BEING AS HIDEOUS AS HE IS HE HAD TO BRAG ABOUT HAVING MANY WOMEN, IF IT WASN'T FOR HIS MONEY HE WOULDN'T HAVE ANY, BELIEVE ME
admit it? He is letting you know that he is better than you and no matter what you say he will always be better than you. But what you are saying is that is "my spouse cheats on me and admits it then all is forgiven. You are as stupisd as he is.
I watch him and I love his show. I think his marriage is his business and good for him to try to put it back together for than unbelievably precious little boy. I hope Ms. Lasko finally gets the respect she deserves from him and it is a better marriage.
Tarheel Blue,,,,, You put it the same as I would have. Any time a couple can try to make their marriage work its a great thing. Mostly for the child, all children deserve both parents. And I like Dave, and hes show too.
Letterman is an ugly whiner. He's judging Leno for a business decision and he is a lying, cheating husband? He needs to shut up and stop whining like a little ugly girl.
So let's just go out and stone him to death. For god sakes lighten up, he made mistakes and is working to fix them. It's none of ANYONE'S business what goes on between he and his wife. And enough of this 'ugly' crap from everyone else...like I bet you're so cute! What a hypo-critical unforgiving bunch here. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Get yourselves a life.
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Being Dave seems kinda easy. Loads of money. All that fame. Being pals with Oprah. But everyone once in a while, he puts himself in the hot seat. Literally. David Letterman had the interview tables turned when he showed up today on 'Live! With Regis and Kelly' and confessed to the marital difficulties he's been dealing with since being subject to the infamous $2 million extortion plot heard 'round the world.
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Hmm what's that whirring noise I hear, oh thats right its the letterman spin machine going full blast.
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of course having 200 million in the bank doesnt hurt
OF COURSE HE HAD TO CONFESS,,,BEING AS HIDEOUS AS HE IS HE HAD TO BRAG ABOUT HAVING MANY WOMEN, IF IT WASN'T FOR HIS MONEY HE WOULDN'T HAVE ANY, BELIEVE ME
Letterman is a Jerk . He can spin all he wants . He makes me sick
good for you dave ,at least you was man enough to admit it,andfix it ,good luck.
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admit it? He is letting you know that he is better than you and no matter what you say he will always be better than you. But what you are saying is that is "my spouse cheats on me and admits it then all is forgiven. You are as stupisd as he is.
Time to open up about being a loser that is not the least bit amusing
not until he was caught though...lol...what a loser he is
I watch him and I love his show. I think his marriage is his business and good for him to try to put it back together for than unbelievably precious little boy. I hope Ms. Lasko finally gets the respect she deserves from him and it is a better marriage.
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Right, Ken, you won't watch Letterman, but you'll eat up anything on the internet about him... like it was delicious, smooth, satisfying candy. Yum.
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how does she even go to bed with that freak...........matter of fact, how does she wake up next to him each morning without starting her day puking?
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Who says she DOES? She might have separate beds....or even different bedrooms? Who made all of you judge and jury anyhow?
Tarheel Blue,,,,, You put it the same as I would have.
Any time a couple can try to make their marriage work its a great thing. Mostly for the child, all children deserve both parents. And I like Dave, and hes show too.
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At least he is trying to be a better man. Best of luck.
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Can you imagine anyone sleeping with that creep Letterman? Don't you get slimy thinking about it?
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Dave is simply the best. Dave is the most authenic, talk show host there is. He will go down in history as the all-time great one.
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Letterman is an ugly whiner. He's judging Leno for a business decision and he is a lying, cheating husband? He needs to shut up and stop whining like a little ugly girl.
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So let's just go out and stone him to death. For god sakes lighten up, he made mistakes and is working to fix them. It's none of ANYONE'S business what goes on between he and his wife. And enough of this 'ugly' crap from everyone else...like I bet you're so cute! What a hypo-critical unforgiving bunch here. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Get yourselves a life.
Dave,Tiger,Jessy All creeps Like peas in a pod!
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Hope it works out, Dave. Best inteviewer on late night television no matter what your personal life is like anyway.
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