In leaving behind the seemingly glamorous lifestyle that comes with that level of success, Letterman chose to base himself back in Indiana, where he spent his formative years growing up in a humble three-bedroom abode. It recently changed hands for just $347,500.

TV talk show host David Letterman has declared his showbiz persona was a pretence and he's finally discovered his real self after moving back to his home state of Indiana after spending decades living in New York City.

David Letterman is opening up his life after showbiz, insisting he has 'greater humanity' since moving back to his home state of Indiana .