Mark Twain Prize

On Sunday night, the ever-elusive Bill Murray is expected to take the stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and accept the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, an award he actively avoided receiving. Last week he told The Washington Post's Geoff Edgers, "I really thought if I don't answer the phone for awhile, maybe they'll ju...

Ellen DeGeneres received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour at a special tribute show.

Ellen DeGeneres is to receive a prestigious comedy honour. The 54-year-old talk show host will receive the 15th annual Mark Twain Prize.

On Sunday night, the ever-elusive Bill Murray is expected to take the stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and accept the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, an award he actively avoided receiving. Last week he told The Washington Post's Geoff Edgers, "I really thought if I don't answer the phone for awhile, maybe they'll ju...

Ellen DeGeneres received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour at a special tribute show.

Ellen DeGeneres is to receive a prestigious comedy honour. The 54-year-old talk show host will receive the 15th annual Mark Twain Prize.