LINK David Letterman had better start thinking up a top 10 list of baby names -- he's about to become a father. While taping the "Late Show" episode that's scheduled to air Friday night, Letterman told the audience Thursday that his girlfriend, Regina Lasko, is about six months' pregnant. "I have an announcement to make and I'll be honest with you, I'm a little bit nervous. I have some trepidations about this. I feel a little silly because it's one of those things where I thought never in my life this would happen," the talk show host said. "And here I am, 56, and by all rights it shouldn't be happening. But, there's nothing we can do about it now. And I'm terribly excited about this. I'm scared silly about this. I'm going to be a father." After the cheers and applause from the studio audience subsided, Letterman joked about the upside of becoming a father for the first time at his age: "By the time the child has trouble in life, you know, I'll be dead. I'll be long gone. By the time the kid's out stealing cars, you know, Dad will be dead a few years." Letterman said he and Lasko are still discussing whether to get married. "I realize we kind of got the cart before the horse here. But, I'm just seeing how much I can get away with," he said. "But, I can't do this forever, and it'd be nice to have the kid take over the family business." "'Tonight, David Letterman Jr. and his guests,"' bandleader Paul Shaffer joked. "Oh my God, does that sound peculiar," Letterman responded. The "Late Show With David Letterman" airs at 11:30 EDT on CBS.
Poor kid...Dave's going to be an old has been fart by the time he's 10 years old. I like my Daddies young so they can keep up with me when I'm a youngin. I bet they weren't even planning that. Condom must have broke or birth control failed. LOL
Give us older Daddies a break, Surfguy. I'm not as old as Dave, but I'm not that terribly far off and have a 7 daughter and a 12 year old son. (and it's freakin' me out!! )
Sorry...I just don't want to be playing one-on-one basketball with my old man and he keels over on me and dies during the game . I used to play a lot of one-on-one bball, throw the football/baseball around, and other sports with my Dad when I was younger. My Dad was in his early 50s then.
Seriously, Surfguy, it is a problem. Our kids are both amazing, outstanding in school and out, but often I wish I was in my 30's. There are things I just can't do anymore. Not without paying a "price" for it. Back surgery didn't help any. Being older brings a lot to the table as a parent, though, aside from the physical things. I've watched my friends, who have "grown" children, make their share of mistakes over the years. It amazes me how many still live at home. I was out of my folks house like a shot after high school and they were very cool. Got a job that would pay the rent and food. (ate my Mom's cooking a bunch, though ) Went to college. (parents helped a lot with that) But today I know children in their late 20's living at home. Not uncommon at all. Go figure. (wish I had Dave's bank account )
This isn't about his age, but this is kind of sad news, in a small way. By all reports, the guy is a complete *******. I think he's funny, but you have to admit that a lot of his humor is kind of cruel. His character doesn't exactly shine in the new film "American Splendor."
I agree and I wasn't really making light of it. It is a serious price that is paid if you wait to have kids until your later years in life. Dave made light of it with his comments but the reality is he may very well be gone by the time his kid begins to mature. But, I don't think one should not have a kid because their older. One just has to be wary of the limitations of what they can and cannot do at that point in their lives while being realistic as to possible eventual outcomes for both one's self and the kid. The reality is people are living longer than ever before and, if you take care of yourself and don't have any physical ailments, then you may very well be able to do the things you want to do with your kids. I'm sorry you have a back problem. I know from my Mom's experience that back problems are one of the worst things imaginable. She continues to deal with it to this day and it's been 30+ years of back pain, some operations, and medication. Even though she was fairly young(in her 40s) when I was growing up, she could not run and still can't because of back problems. I couldn't imagine not being able to run.
Top 10 David Letterman fatherly pearls of wisdom: 10) "You didn't get the lead in the school play? It's OK, your old man came in second for YEARS and I turned out all right" 9) "Remember, a shot of whisky gives that Ensure a nice kick" 8) "For your punishment, you'll have to drive the BMW to school instead of the Benz...Trust me son, this is hurting me more than it's hurting you" 7) "I was hoping you'd look like your mother, but that's the hand that god dealt you" 6) "...and that's the story of my quadruple bypass operation...Oh yeah, did I mention that heart disease is hereditary?" 5) "I don't care HOW cute your hamster is, your stupid 2nd grade class is NOT having show-and-tell on my show!" 4) "Look, I don't care about the p*rn, but the 1995 Oscars?? Did I raise you to watch filth like that?? 3) "How many times do I have to tell you, my portable oxygen tank is NOT a toy!" 2) "I don't know how to tell you this son....but, Paul Schaeffer is your real father ...and the #1 fatherly pearl of wisdom from David Letterman "You DO know how easy it is to change a will, don't you??"
Johnny Cash kicked God out of his easy chair, and he's in charge now. JC is in charge now. This is his first good deed. A little Letterman. Now I feel good about the future. Give the man some whackin' space ...
