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Whoopi Goldberg receives the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

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From: Baltimore Afro-American
Date: 20011026
Author:Warren, Marc

Warren, Marc
Baltimore Afro-American
10-26-2001
Whoopi Goldberg receives the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American
Humor

WASHINGTON - On Monday, Oct. 15, the nation's capital was able to laugh
again thanks to the gifted talents and overwhelming comforting presence of
comedian, actress, director and producer Whoopi Goldberg. The Academy
Award-winning actress is the fourth recipient of America's highest award
for comedy. Past recipients have included Richard Pryor, Jonathan Winters
and Carl Reiner.

Taking part in the celebration were Harry Belafonte, Cedric "The
Entertainer," Celia Cruz, ...

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