Prolific horror author Stephen King has been awarded the 2014 National Medal of the Arts for, “…his remarkable storytelling with his sharp analysis of human nature.” The award was created in 1984 by the United States Congress and is the highest honor that can be given to an individual in the arts on behalf of the people of the United States. Below is a video of King being given the medal by President Barack Obama.

King, born in 1947, is the author of over 50 novels and almost 200 short stories. He is known for works such as It, The Shining, Misery, The Stand, Carrie, The Dark Tower, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and a great many more titles.

We throw in our salutes to King and thank him for all the nightmares he has provided us over the years.