60 Quotes by Yakov Smirnoff

We have been learning since we were children how to make money, buy things, build things. The whole education system is set up to teach us how to think, not to feel.

After the Soviet Union collapsed, people thought I wasn't funny anymore.

Comedians are always hitting the topical notes that are on everybody's minds.

People in Tulsa are totally friendly; the crowds are very nice.

I came to America to make it my home, and I did.

Never having alone time is real tough on people.

When you like something, you find time to do it.

I was not only typecast as a Russian, but I was typecast as Yakov Smirnoff. This is understandable, and I was very happy to get the roles, but it would be nice to be in a movie where I could be someone else.

As Americans after 9/11, we're much more united, together as a nation, and we got stronger, better, and more at peace. By peace, I mean the harmony you can feel in our united determination to fight these terrorists and killers.