The Thurber Prize for American Humor, named after American

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, recognizes outstanding contributions in

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writing. The prize is given out by the

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. It was first awarded irregularly, but since 2004 has been bestowed annually. In 2015, the finalists were for the first time, all women. Winners of the Thurber Prize have included authors from an array of diverse backgrounds, from ''

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'' hosts Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah to ''

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'' staff writers Calvin Trillin and Ian Frazier, as well as university professors Julie Schumacher and Harrison Scott Key.

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