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Neil Simon

Neil Simon, during his acceptance speech for the 2006 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Neil Simon

"The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song" celebrates Paul Simon, one of America's most respected songwriters and musicians and the first recipient of the prize.

"The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song" celebrates Paul Simon, one of America's most respected songwriters and musicians and the first recipient of the prize.

"The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song" celebrates Paul Simon, one of America's most respected songwriters and musicians and the first recipient of the prize.

Jazz vocalist Lisa Henry and saxophonist Bobby Watson perform “Kansas City” during the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz dinner at the White House.

Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes guests to the East Room for entertainment during the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz dinner at the White House.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush listen as vocalist Anita Baker sings “My Funny Valentine” during the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz dinner at the White House.

Vocalist Nnenna Freelon and musician Clark Terry perform in the East Room during the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz dinner at the White House.