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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.”

Quote by Yakov Smirnoff

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Yakov Smirnoff is a Russian-American comedian known for his unique humor style and witty jokes. Born on January 24, 1951, he spent his childhood in Moscow, Soviet Union, and later immigrated to the United States. Smirnoff's comedy career began in Moscow and later flourished in the United States, making him an internationally renowned comedy star. more

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