Bill Maher Honored with Prestigious Mark Twain Comedy Prize
Comedian Bill Maher, known for his politically-charged humor, will receive the Kennedy Center's coveted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Bill Maher, the outspoken comedian and political commentator, has been awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center. The announcement comes less than a week after the White House forcefully denied that Maher would be the recipient of the prestigious honor.
Maher, who has had a tumultuous relationship with President Trump, is being recognized for his nearly three-decade-long influence on American discourse through his unique brand of politically-charged humor. Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center's vice-president of public relations, praised Maher, stating,
Source: The Guardian
