“Homosexuality in Russia is a crime and the punishment is seven years i...” — Yakov Smirnoff Quote

“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.”

“I believe that laughter is a language of God and that we can all live happily ever laughter.”

“I was this non-threatening funny guy who contrasted the image of the Brezhnevs and the Reagans of the world.”

“Make another list of things done for you that you loved. Do them for others, always.”

“When I was 12, I wrote a list of things to do before I died. 'Own a Picasso' was one of those things.”

“I try to list the top three things to get done every day, and I'll be lucky if I hit all three, but it's amazing what that does to keep you on track.”