Steve Buscemi on Adam Sandler | 2023 Mark Twain Prize

Watch the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Adam Sandler on CNN.com or CNNgo.

The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded to Adam Sandler at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy -- including Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Ben Stiller, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Anniston, Idina Menzel, David Spade, and more -- on March 19, 2023, and aired nationally on CNN on March 26, 2023.

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist, and creator of characters, Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective on social injustice and personal folly.

“Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on SNL,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter about this year’s recipient. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cry from laughing. I am looking forward to a laughter-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career at a ceremony that is sure to bring together the best in comedy.”

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[Sairin]

The Busce deserves an award for his work. He's the best part of a lot of movies.

[bufordhighwater]

Wow. Buscemi killed. I'd pay to see him do just a half-hour set.

[blank]

Steve Buscemi was a former NYC fireman. When 9/11 occurred, he dropped everything, showed up, and helped out his former crew. Never said anything about it or made a big deal about it. Now that is class, real class.

[joshuabrunetti]

You can tell Mr Sandler's wife and daughters really love Mr Buscemi, they are cracking up at everything he says

[imaginarytube]

Steve Buscemi is such a talented actor. He is truly one of a kind.

[tphillips]

"Stay in your lane, waterboy" He killed it! He may have missed his calling.

[michaellardner]

Steve buscemi is a legend in his own right, and the fact that he says no one looked out for him as much as Sandler did, really shows how much Adam Sandler puts on for his friends, he's literally the best friend we all want

[shaunieinthewrasslin]

Steve Bucemi is a terrific actor, hilarious man, good person and an all around national treasure

[Dknyj]

“All drinking aside” is such a hilarious one-liner. 😂😂😂 Props to the Boush!

[infinitygauntlet]

Adam is a rare gem. He has a simple life and has bigger networth than most celebrities but doesnt show off. He makes sure his friends are alright and he always invites or casts them on his movies. We need someone like Adam in our life.

[luisrivera]

Steve Buscemi one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood, yet one of the greats.. its also good to know those in the business take care of each other..

[benjaminburke]

What Adam must’ve thought that whole speech…”Thank God I called THAT guy!”

[marysilvergirl]

I still cry when I watch Adam Sandler's tribute song to Chris Farley. He seems like such a warm person.

[hmat]

The fact that the Mark Twain Prize is more real and sincere than the Oscars! All the speeches are more honest than the entire Oscars show.

[rareform]

Extremely funny and heartfelt, obviously Sandler and Steve have much love for each other

[MikesOrganicVideos]

What a lot of people may not know, is what a great human being, Steve Buscemi is. Before his acting career took off, he was a volunteer fireman in NYC. Or wherever it was, when 9/11 happened, and Steve heard that his former fire house was helping at Ground Zero, he went to Ground Zero and pitched in. He’s what we call a Mensch. I already was a fan of his work, but ever since I knew that back in 2001, I’ve always tried to see everything that he’s in.

[detailsmove]

Buscemi might've had the funniest speech of the night 😂

[stevengalindo]

In a field where fakery and pretense is the order of the day, it is refreshing to see and hear a warm and heartfelt acknowledgement of sincere and meaningful friendship.

[charlesbronson]

“When you laugh at the funny thing you told me to say” 😂

[MrBluntDaily]

If Busc has your back and gives you praise...
That's some next level shit. Well done, Adam!