Stars aligned in Washington D.C. to honor Adam Sandler as he received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The ceremony brought together comedians and actors including Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien
Sandler created misfit characters like the creepy kid looking for house-sitting jobs and opera man. He's also known for his funny songs, like Lunchlady Land. Steve Buscemi and Dana Carvey actually broke into song, singing a line from Lunchlady Land on the red carpet.Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding SingerBuscemi has appeared in several of Sandler's films.
Sandler's comedies have alienated some critics over the years, but they've also grossed more than $3 billion worldwide.edited this piece for radio and the web.
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