Conan O’Brien explains why he went to the Kennedy Center for the Mark Twain Award
- Conan O'Brien received the 26th Mark Twain Prize on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
- O'Brien's decision came amid controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center and its new administration.
- David Letterman, Sarah Silverman, and John Mulaney were among the comedy stars celebrating O'Brien at the event.
- O'Brien stated he felt showing up was important to honor the decision of the 'old regime'.
- The filmed gala will stream on Netflix, even with some performers canceling Kennedy Center appearances.
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