Sources say Bill Maher offered Mark Twain Prize but the White House says ‘pretend information’
The White House is pushing again on stories that comic Bill Maher would obtain the prestigious Mark Twain Prize, usually awarded by the Kennedy Center. Comedian Paul Mecurio weighs in, saying we’re in a second the place folks have to observe what they say or threat penalties, like shedding an award. Still, he argues comedians ought to push again, saying Maher “can control the message — and he should.”