Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Congratulations are in order for Dave Chappelle as he’s the latest comedian honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.  He accepted the award Sunday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.  The award recognizes those who through humor have left a mark on American society.  Chappelle said the genre saved his life.  […]

Comedian and DC native Dave Chappelle will be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor this year. Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter called Chappelle “the embodiment of Mark Twain’s observation that ‘against the assault of humor, nothing can stand.'” After performing stand-up for several years, Chappelle developed the hit sketch comedy show “The Chappelle […]

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