Washington (CNN) -- The stars were out Sunday night as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestowed its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on actor and comedian Will Ferrell. 

The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did. 

Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's "the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy," and he was honored to receive it. 

Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony. 

"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment," said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie "Elf." 

In the movie, Will "was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine," Asner said. 

"He's a blast. I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff," said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" 

He's, "just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together." 

O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment. 

"None of us are here for Will," he said. "We're here because Will's very powerful. We fear Will. Let's get that straight, okay? I'm angry. And afraid. I'm here out of fear." 

Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew.  QUESTIONS:

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1. What is the name of the person that got the Mark Twain prize?
2. The Mark Twain prize was won by which person?
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1. The event that the article is talking about is being held at which location?
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1. Did the event take place on Monday afternoon?
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1. The establishment of what occured in 1998?
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1. What is the number of people that were honored at the event?
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1. How many actors praised Will Ferrell?
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1. What did Conan O'Brien do?
2. What approach did Conan O'Brien take?
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1. What is the name of the person that co-stared with Will Ferrell in "Anchorman"?
2. Will Ferrell co-stared with which person in the film "Anchorman"?
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1. What was Mark Twain known for doing in the past?
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1. What is the name of the person that gives fascinating entertainment?
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