Bill Maher Hailed for Courage and Being the ‘Ultimate Contrarian’ as He Receives Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize

Bill Maher received the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, in a casual ceremony that featured accolades from colleagues and fellow entertainers. The award, in its twenty-seventh year, recognized his intellectual rigor and reputation as a contrarian voice in comedy. According to Variety, speakers praised Maher's courage and distinctive perspective.

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