Letterman said he and his son took up skiing four years ago and very much enjoy the sport . `` Late Show '' host David Letterman opens up about 9/11 , politics , fatherhood and more . He said Johnny Carson inspired his career , calling his friendship `` a tremendous blessing '' Letterman on `` Top Ten '' origin : ` 'I was born in New York City to Jewish parents who were very liberal but not radical.
`` Late Show '' host David Letterman opens up about 9/11 , politics , fatherhood and more . He said Johnny Carson inspired his career , calling his friendship `` a tremendous blessing '' Letterman on `` Top Ten '' origin : ` 'I was born in New York City to Jewish parents who were very liberal but not radical.