David Letterman’s cantankerous wit, mixed with a penchant for mocking the absurdities of late-night clichés, has endeared him to those who make people laugh for a living. After hearing today's news that Letterman is planning to step down next year, I reached out to some of my favorite comedians to get their thoughts on losing another late-night icon.Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show)Letterman was one of the first "anti-talk-show" talk-show hosts. He didn't give a fuck when the show started and just filmed himself walking around the studio. He also gave a platform to more "out-there" comics: Andy Kaufman, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Hicks, Mitch Hedberg. He will be missed.
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