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… — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
I like American women. They do things sexually Russian girls never dream of doing - like showering. — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
I was a comedian in Russia, and I worked on the cruise ships there. I met a lot of Americans, and they were laughing… — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
Americans think Soviets are so grim. I want them to see that they can smile. — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
As Americans after 9/11, we're much more united, together as a nation, and we got stronger, better, and more at peace. By peace, I… — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
It's kind of bittersweet. The human spirit is not measured by the size of the act, but by the size of the heart. — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
The reason gas prices are so high is because the oil is in Texas and Oklahoma and all the dipsticks are in Washington. — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
A Russian Reversal quote on Uncyclopedia's Soviet Union article? How original. — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
In every country, they make fun of city. In U.S. you make fun of Cleveland. In Russia, we make fun of Cleveland. — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
If you have something important to say, Broadway and New York are great places to say it. — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
I was not only typecast as a Russian, but I was typecast as Yakov Smirnoff. This is understandable, and I was very happy to… — Yakov Smirnoff Copy Share Image
