Neil Diamond (L), actress Meryl Streep (2L), musician Yo-Yo Ma (3L), first lady Michelle Obama (C) and others clap while United States President Barack Obama (3R) listens during a live taping of the annual Kennedy Center Honors, Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Washington, DC.  For their accomplishments and contributions to the arts actress Meryl Streep, singer Neil Diamond, actress Barbara Cook, musician Yo-Yo Ma, and musician Sonny Rollins were recognized as this year's recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors..Credit: Brendan Smialowski / Pool via CNP
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