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“In America, you break law. In Soviet Russia, law breaks you! In America, you watch Big Brother. In Soviet Russia, Big Brother watch you!”

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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