Celebrity Response
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David Letterman
Comedian / TV Host · 2022 · Aired May 17, 2024
Question set: Current (2022+)
1
What's the best sandwich?
Fried bologna
His mother would fry the bologna in butter, which he followed with, "And you wonder why I had heart surgery."
2
What was your first concert?
Beach Boys
Indiana State Fair Coliseum
3
What is the scariest animal?
Wolverine
4
Apples or oranges?
Oranges
5
Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?
Yes — Phil Swift
When pressed, he admitted that he lied because he thought it would get a laugh.
6
What do you think happens when we die?
People won't quiz me with nonsensical questions
Stephen replied, "What about St. Peter at the Pearly Gates? That's all he has is just a list of questions." To which David says, "I stand corrected."
7
What's your favorite action movie?
Once Upon a Time in the West
8
Window or aisle?
Window
"I enjoy aviation and as much as I can get as a paying customer, that would be window."
9
What's your favorite smell?
Cigars
Though, he no longer indulges.
10
What's your least favorite smell?
The dressing room I was just in
11
What is your earliest memory?
Getting his driver's license
Shakes his head and said, "That can't be right, can it?"
12
Cats or dogs?
Dogs
13
You only get one song to listen to for the rest of your life — what is it?
Two songs: Space Invader by The National and Everlong by Foo Fighters
To which Stephen protested, "There have to be rules, Dave." Dave responsed with, "It ain't my show."
14
What number am I thinking of?
6
15
Describe the rest of your life in five words.
Do everything I possibly can to stop at intersections from motioning me to go first. Is that five?