Literature Network » Mark Twain

Neil Simon snags Mark Twain Prize; Like award's namesake, writer known for memorable characters.(LIFE - ARTS ETC.)

Content courtesy of

From: The Washington Times
Date: 20060615
Author:

Byline: Christian Toto, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The comic mind behind "The Odd Couple," "The Goodbye Girl" and the autobiographical "Eugene" trilogy is the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Celebrated playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon will be the ninth recipient of the comedy statuette come fall, the Kennedy Center announced yesterday.

"Neil Simon, like Mark Twain, has a unique way of exposing the American spirit by drawing on experiences in his own life and creating insightful and touching portraits of the world around him," said Center ...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.

Other Articles on Mark Twain

About Our Articles: We've partnered with Highbeam Research to provide these article excerpts for your research needs. However, due to copyright laws, we cannot publish the whole article. To view these articles in full length you'll need to use the link above to access the free trial at Highbeam.