Bill Maher Awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at Kennedy Center
Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Kennedy Center. The prize, presented since 1998 to recognize significant contributions to humor and commentary in the United States, was awarded during a ceremony at the venue. Maher said, 'Who doesn’t like awards and wouldn’t want to be compared to Mark Twain, especially for what I do?' The sign of the约翰·
Bill Maher was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Kennedy Center. The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor has been presented since 1998 to recognize significant contributions to humor and commentary in the United States. Maher said, 'Who doesn’t like awards and wouldn’t want to be compared to Mark Twain, especially for what I do?' The sign of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was covered by a tarp on Friday, June 19, 2026. The Kennedy Center is experiencing upheaval associated with the Trump era.
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