The Kennedy Center bestowed its annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Sunday night and this year’s recipient was hometown hero Dave Chappelle. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)
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Dave Chappelle receives Mark Twain prize
Comedian Dave Chappelle on Sunday (October 27) received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
A lineup of actors and entertainers, including Jon Stewart and Morgan Freeman paid tribute to the comedian whose witty, sharp and oftentimes irreverent social commentary explores race, politics, sex and popular culture.
They all said Chappelle is brilliant, makes them laugh and deserves the recognition.
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1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) COMEDIAN DAVE CHAPPELLE, SAYING:
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