as graduating from Ball State. He got exposure to performing under pressure, strict bosses, deadlines, and most importantly airtime. David got exposed to things that he would never have been exposed to if he went to Indiana State. The bad time slots and poor radio equipment forced him to rely on his humor and wit to keep things running smoothly. If he had not gone to Ball State we might not know the same David Letterman we do today. I think the worst thing David Letterman ever accomplished was getting married at the young age of nineteen. This forced him to put his radio and television career aside while tried to support a family. And in the end, it caused more harm than good. His wife, to make ends meet had to give up her love of music to support his childish fantasy of becoming a television star. This is after he gave up his for a short while to support her music career. After it was all over, I think, they should have weighted so that neither one of their careers would be jeopardized for one another....