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The comedian is the first local winner of the Kennedy Center’s highest comedy prize.
The 22nd annual awards will be held later this year.
It was evening of politics and reunions, but that’s not the number one reason to watch.
Though you probably won’t see Miley Cyrus flub “My Way.”
Murphy was being awarded the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
“It was a long time coming, but I understand because there are so many people funnier than I am, especially here in Washington,” Burnett said.
