Steve Martin To Receive Mark Twain Prize

12 May 2005

Steve Martin To Receive Mark Twain Prize

ROXANNE star Steve Martin has been chosen to receive the eighth annual MARK TWAIN PRIZE for American Humour.

The 59-year-old comedian will receive his honour on 23 October (05) during a ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

In a statement, Martin says, "I think Mark Twain is a great guy and I can't wait to meet him."

Past recipients of the award include Lily Tomlin, Whoopi Goldberg, RICHARD PRYOR and Carl Reiner.

12/05/2005 08:57

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