Conan O’Brien honors Mark Twain with a truth bomb. Conan O’Brien nailed it in his acceptance speech while receiving the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for Humor: great comedy isn’t just about laughs — it’s about truth. Mark Twain was a patriot in the best sense of the word, he loved America but also recognized its flaws. His humor was sharp, self-critical, and oftentimes challenged authority. And that’s exactly why it still matters. The best comedy doesn’t just entertain — it forces us to look at our own absurdities, mistakes, and the mess of being human. It reminds us that, despite our differences, we’re all flawed and figuring it out together. Maybe if we laughed at ourselves a little more, we’d find it easier to move forward. #MarkTwain #Humor #Comedy #KennedyCenter