It's kind of bittersweet. The human spirit is not measured by the size of the act, but by the size of the heart.
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.
Comedians are always hitting the topical notes that are on everybody's minds.
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
Homosexuality in Russia is a crime and the punishment is seven years in prison, locked up with the other men. There is a three year waiting list.
Americans think Soviets are so grim. I want them to see that they can smile.
