In 1993, as David Letterman prepared to transition his late-night talk show from NBC to CBS, he humorously listed his “Top 10 things I have to do before I leave NBC”. Among these quirky tasks was the tongue-in-cheek suggestion to “Send change of address forms to that woman who breaks into my house.”
This woman, who became somewhat infamous in the context of Letterman’s life, is known for her obsession with the comedian. Her fascination with him began in 1988, a year marked by an unusual incident involving his vehicle. She was apprehended by law enforcement after unlawfully driving Letterman’s Porsche through New York City. When questioned about her inability to pay the toll at a tunnel, she defiantly proclaimed, “I’m Mrs. David Letterman … Don’t you think David Letterman is good for the toll?”
This bizarre encounter underlined the strange intersection of celebrity, obsession, and the lengths some fans might go to in the name of their idols, showcasing just how intense fandom can become.