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. Yakov Smirnoff americafallfather Change image and share on social
Balance is so important in our lives. In our busy world, we can give ourselves balance between thinking and feeling. Yakov Smirnoff balancebusyfelt Change image and share on social
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. Yakov Smirnoff backchannelconsist Change image and share on social
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. Yakov Smirnoff happymovienice share on social
Comedians are always hitting the topical notes that are on everybody's minds. Yakov Smirnoff comedianhitmind Change image and share on social
I was this non-threatening funny guy who contrasted the image of the Brezhnevs and the Reagans of the world. Yakov Smirnoff brezhnevcontrastfunny Change image and share on social
