Sylvester Stallone, KISS & Gloria Gaynor Honored at White House Kennedy Center Ceremony | APT

I want to thank all of you for the work that they've ever done. These are among the greatest artists, actors, and performers of their generation, the greatest that we've seen. We can hardly imagine the country music phenomena without its king of country or the American disco without its first lady or Broadway without its phantom. And that was a phantom, let me tell you. Or rock and roll without its hottest band in the world, and that's what they are. Or Hollywood without one of its greatest visionaries. Each of you has made an indelible mark on American life, and together you have defined entire genres and set new standards for the performing arts. You have set new standards. On behalf of every American who has been inspired by the unbelievable talent of Michael Crawford, who has been influenced by the music of George Strait or Gloria Gaynor or Kiss, or who has been moved by Sylvester Stallone's unmatched heart and talent and grit. Because nobody played that role, and nobody will ever play that role like Sly. We want to thank you all. We want to thank you all. Really tremendous. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Should I go over here? I think if you want to leave it on, you can. I think we can get it through. Oh, he's got good hair. I'm surprised. Sometimes I take it off and there's not a lot. Gene Simmons, Peter Crist. Let me do that. Thank you, Michael. Congratulations. Beautiful. Let me turn that around. My friend for a long time. Thank you, Mr. President. It's an honor. I'm happy to have you wear this. Thank you very much. Redesigned this year with the help of the fantastic team at Tiffany and Company, and I want to congratulate them. They have done a fantastic job. They're wonderful people. I know them very well because they're right next to Trump Tower. I've lived with them for many years. But I just want to thank the executive director, Rick Grinnell. Rick, thank you very much. Thank you, Sergio. Great job. Thank you all very much. Congratulations, and we'll see you in a couple of minutes. Thank you. Thank you, media. Thank you very much.