Who knew Adam Sandler—he of the basketball shorts, goofy voices, Opera Man and The Chanukah Song—would be the recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to not only whip up a cyclone of hilarity but also remind us of some poignant life lessons: Work hard, and lift your friends with you.
These were consistent themes from the red carpet to the stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., earlier this week when Sandler drew a dream Saturday Night Live cast reunion including Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, Dana Carvey, David Spade, Rob Schneider and Pete Davidson; his former roommate and frequent collaborator Judd Apatow; and film co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Ben Stiller, Steve Buscemi and Luis Guzman.
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