Will Ferrell is one of those special comedians who transcended the small stage of stand-up to become a prominent figure as an actor, Broadway performer and co-founder of his own comedy website. On Sunday night, Ferrell traveled to Washington, DC to receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, an honor that saw both fellow comedians and politicians alike gather to pay homage to his unique brand of wit.The 44-year-old Ferrell received the award from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and it was largely his impersonation of former President George W. Bush that put him in the running for the honor in the first place. Noted Gwen Ifill, a PBS news anchor who assisted Ferrell as he prepared for his role in "Anchorman," "Washington is not a city much known for its comedy - at least not the intentional kind."
Ifill also noted that Ferrell accomplished quite a bit with his impersonation, noting, "He got Democrats to pay and see and applaud George W. Bush." It was during Ferrell's stint on the long-running "Saturday Night Live" that he first perfected his Bush impersonation. Jack Black, who opened the show honoring Ferrell, said, "It's about time he got some official Washington, DC, props. He's crazy funny. He makes you laugh so hard you cry and pee simultaneously." Among the movies that Ferrell has made in his career are "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" and "Old School." More recently, he starred in the drama "Everything Must Go," proving that he is not, indeed, just a one-trick pony.
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