"For nearly three decades, the Mark Twain Prize has celebrated some of the greatest minds in comedy. For even longer, Bill has been influencing American discourse - one politically incorrect joke at a time."
"Thank you to the Mark Twain people: I just had the award explained to me, and apparently it's like an Emmy, except I win. I'd just like to say that it is indeed humbling to get anything named for a man who's been thrown out of as many school libraries as Mark Twain."
Bill Maher has been named the 2026 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, with the ceremony scheduled for June 28th at the Kennedy Center. The decision faced initial approval and subsequent reversal by Donald Trump, who has since changed his mind again. Maher, known for his critical stance on Trump, has developed a more amicable relationship with him. Roma Daravi from the Kennedy Center praised Maher's influence on American discourse. Maher humorously acknowledged the award's significance, comparing it to an Emmy.
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