JOURNAL ARTICLE

FIRST AND FOREMOST, MARK TWAIN HATED BULLIES.

  • Published In: Vital Speeches of the Day, 2025, v. 91, n. 5. P. 98 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'BRIEN, CONAN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article presents a speech by Conan O'Brien, comedian, delivered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on March 24, 2025, in acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Topics include Mark Twain's moral legacy as a critic of hypocrisy and injustice, the connection between comedy and social truth, and O'Brien's personal journey from early career struggles to receiving this distinguished honor.

Additional Information

  • Source:Vital Speeches of the Day. 2025/05, Vol. 91, Issue 5, p98
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0042-742X
  • Accession Number:184851182

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