Jon Stewart to receive 2022 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The 59-year-old was announced as the recipient of the annual prize on Wednesday. The comedian said in a statement, jokingly referring to a comment made by former U.S. President Donald Trump about his full name: "I am truly honoured to receive this award. I have long admired and been influenced by the work of Mark Twain, or, as he was known by his given name, Samuel Leibowitz",