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“ 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. ”

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If love is the treasure, laughter is the key.

~ Yakov Smirnoff

Falling in love is a chemical reaction. But it wears off in a year. That's why you need a strong line of communication... which includes laughter.

~ Yakov Smirnoff

We may have forgotten how to feel. Nobody is teaching us how to live happily ever after, as we've heard in fairy tales.

~ Yakov Smirnoff

Americans think Soviets are so grim. I want them to see that they can smile.

~ Yakov Smirnoff