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Adam Sandler is one of the most famous comedians of the last few decades.

As a tribute to his storied career, The Sandman has received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

A lot of amazing, amazing people have flown to D.C. to say nice things about Adam Sandler.

Photo of Adam Sandler, who Received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

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But have you asked yourself why so many of Adam’s friends were available to speak tonight?

I’ll tell you why.

Cause when Adam isn’t working, they’re not working, comedian Conan O’Brien joked.

Jokes aside, his long-time collaborators thanked him for his loyalty.

Actor Steve Buscemi, who has appeared in several of Sandler’s movies, praised theSNLalum.

He does this for all his friends.

He’s done this for so many people…. Drew Barrymore, who has starred alongside Sandler on multiple occasions, celebrated the welcoming element of his work.

Sandler then thanked his friends and family, before sprinkling some of his signature comedy to his speech.

Rob Schneider, Sandler joked.

Everything we do together makes me feel like the critics dont know what theyre talking about.

Previous honorees include Steve Martin, Whoopi Goldberg, Will Ferrell, and Tina Fey.

The work is far from slowing down for Sandler, who has many projects lined up.

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