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Yakov Smirnoff is a Russian comedian born on January 24, 1951. He is known for his humor that often reflects his experiences as an immigrant in America. Smirnoff gained fame in the 1980s with his catchphrases and comedic routines, which often included cultural observations. He has appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing his talent as a comedian. Yakov continues to perform and share his unique perspective on life, entertaining audiences with his humor.
"Never having alone time is real tough on people."
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"Never having alone time is real tough on people."

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"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people."
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"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people."

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

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"When the needs of one person are being met by the other, there is laughter."
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"When the needs of one person are being met by the other, there is laughter."

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"It's kind of bittersweet. The human spirit is not measured by the size of the act, but by the size of the heart."
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"It's kind of bittersweet. The human spirit is not measured by the size of the act, but by the size of the heart."

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"We have a choice - we can both think and feel, using our heads and our hearts."
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"We have a choice - we can both think and feel, using our heads and our hearts."

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"I believe there is a direct correlation between love and laughter."
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"I believe there is a direct correlation between love and laughter."

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"In Russia we only had two TV channels. Channel One was propaganda. Channel Two consisted of a KGB officer telling you: Turn back at once to Channel One."
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"In Russia we only had two TV channels. Channel One was propaganda. Channel Two consisted of a KGB officer telling you: Turn back at once to Channel One."

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"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."
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"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."

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"Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection."
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"Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection."

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"Balance is so important in our lives. In our busy world, we can give ourselves balance between thinking and feeling."
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"Balance is so important in our lives. In our busy world, we can give ourselves balance between thinking and feeling."

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"I fed my ego, but not my soul."
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"I fed my ego, but not my soul."

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"My father described this tall lady who stands in the middle of the New York harbor, holding high a torch to welcome people seeking freedom in America. I instantly fell in love."
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"My father described this tall lady who stands in the middle of the New York harbor, holding high a torch to welcome people seeking freedom in America. I instantly fell in love."

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"I believe that love and laughter can only happen when one person takes the time to think about what would cause the other person to feel good."
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"I believe that love and laughter can only happen when one person takes the time to think about what would cause the other person to feel good."

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"In today's society we sometimes forget to balance our hearts and our heads; this is the reason we stop laughing."
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"In today's society we sometimes forget to balance our hearts and our heads; this is the reason we stop laughing."

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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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"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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"I like American women. They do things sexually Russian girls never dream of doing - like showering."
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"I like American women. They do things sexually Russian girls never dream of doing - like showering."

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

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"If love is the treasure, laughter is the key."
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"If love is the treasure, laughter is the key."

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