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    35 Celebrities Share Sweet & Hilarious Goodbye Messages For David Letterman

    "You made it cool to be smart. You made it cool to be witty."

    3. Sia:

    .@Letterman you were like a father growing up. I even had bath time interviews with an imaginary YOU involving shampoo bottles and our...

    .@Letterman ...SPARKLING personalities. Thank you for the laughs dad. I mean Dave. https://t.co/HDLmNKqwR6 #ThanksDave

    4. Oprah Winfrey:

    My last HA HA with Dave tonight. #ThanksDave

    5. Bette Midler:

    WOW! David Letterman is saying goodbye...33 years of superb invention on his part and laughter on ours. That went so fast! I loved it!!

    7. Will Arnett:

    You made it cool to be smart You made it cool to be witty This pic's truly a dream come true @Letterman #Letterman

    8. Betty White:

    Tonight is @letterman’s final Late Show. We love each other so much. I will miss him so. But look out -- I'll find him!! #ThanksDave

    9. Hillary Clinton:

    #ThanksDave—for two decades of laughs, insights, and, yes, even pantsuit jokes. @Letterman, you're a legend. -H

    10. Kerry Washington:

    11. Melissa Joan Hart:

    It's an end of an era!! I'm heartbroken! And I never got to sit in the hot seat! 💔 #ByeDave #DavidLetterman finale and farewell!

    12. Harry Connick Jr.:

    13. Kourtney Kardashian:

    15. Elizabeth Banks:

    He hasn't said a word and I'm crying. #ThanksDave

    16. Jerry Seinfeld:

    18. Olivia Wilde:

    Ok Dave this feels like the right time to admit I stole some stuff from the set. Just mugs! I take great care of them! So sorry. I love you.

    19. Gina Rodriguez:

    It was my first major talk show and I will never forget it. #ThanksDave @Letterman

    20. Jessica Chastain:

    21. Jessica Alba:

    22. Steve Martin:

    Congratulations to David Letterman, who I now believe is beginning his third career in show business.

    24. Connie Britton:

    Oh Dave. You are the gold standard, the benchmark. It was the pinnacle of achievement to sit in that chair with you. #ThanksDave #Letterman

    25. Cindy Crawford:

    26. Josh Groban:

    Any other east coast 30 something's getting a little emo on the couch right now. It's just dust....dusty in here.... #ThanksDave

    27. Olivia Munn:

    28. Sarah Michelle Gellar:

    This was my very first interview on @Letterman I was so nervous but he was incredible. You will be missed Dave

    29. Reese Witherspoon:

    30. Jason Alexander:

    David Letterman, thank you for the laughs, both live and on air. May your family bring you joy and inspiration & may you laugh 4 all ur days

    31. Demi Moore:

    You'll always be my Secret Santa @Letterman Happy to show you my gymnastics anytime!! http://t.co/u9Kb8KutF3

    32. Sarah Silverman:

    Last time I was on #DAVE I wrote him this note

    33. Seth Rogen:

    Dave sent me this after I was on once and it's one of my most prized possessions. Was always my favorite show to do.

    35. Gwen Stefani: