Words are charms. It's like a song you didn't even know you knew.

Siberia is so big, it’s almost more an idea than a place

When the days start to get shorter, I want to be in some nice brick building on the East Coast with the lights glowing in the windows. When the daylight starts changing, I want to be out West.

Every once in a while, people need to be in the presence of things that are really far away.

People in Russia adapt to misery by a deep, deep humor.

There's an idea of the Plains as the middle of nowhere, something to be contemptuous of. But it's really a heroic place.

Everything in Russia is made of cement - phone booths, fence posts and light bulbs.

Sometimes travel is merely an opportunity taken when you can.

Russian humor is to adapt or make some sense or nonsense out of the insanity of their lives.

I don't have a disregard for my reader in humor pieces.

I think what is important for things to be funny is if you the listener, or the reader, get a chance to supply the humor of it yourself.

Beauty is the expression of passion of life.

Never be afraid to ask. The worst you'll get is 'No' but maybe you'll get a 'Yes'.

When the ax came into the forest the trees said the handle is one of us.

Change comes from a process of trials and wilderness experiences, problems and difficulties — it’s a process of transition from one quality level to another.

Horror movies are the best date movies. There's no wondering, 'When do I put my arm around her?'

I am a proud member of the LGBT community and could never bear the idea that someone could say I was closeted.

A Cheerful friend is like a sunny day, which sheds its brightness on all around.

Additionally, any Human Rights Council reform that allows countries with despicable human rights records to remain as members, such as China and Saudi Arabia, is not real reform.

All is not gold that glisters.

Madam, you have bereft me of all words, Only my blood speaks to you in my veins.