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Conan OBrienreceived what many joked was the lastMark Twain Prizefor American Humor on Sunday night.
He was feted by such comedians as David Letterman, Sarah Silverman, and John Mulaney.
That joke, and more, will air on Netflix later this year.
Trump did a hostile takeover of the performing arts center, and many celebscanceled their showsin response.
Yet more shows were canceled by the new admin for being too woke.NotCats,though.
Twain was allergic to hypocrisy and he loathed racism, he said.
Above all, Twain was a patriot in the best sense of the word.
He loved America but knew it was deeply flawed.
Twain wrote, Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Honestly, I dont know why they are not here tonight.
I lost Wifi in January, he said.
My eternal thanks for their selfless devotion to the arts.
