One my favorite things is to go to the provinces of Russia and see the 18th century wood churches with the onion dome architecture. These humble wonders of incredible imagination of architects that were obviously not living in places like Paris or London, but they've created these amazing churches.

The zenith of elegance in any woman's wardrobe is the little black dress, the power of which suggests dash and refinement.

I just need green. I need to wake up and see grass and squirrels. I don't want to see skyscrapers.

I love Russian culture. I don't know the young Russia, I'm not at all familiar with young Russia, but the old school Russia is good enough for me for the moment.

Waiting in line for something mundane is very boring. Waiting for my doctor to see me and waiting for my dentist to see me, yes, that is boring.

I don't tear down. I prefer to build up.

I only watch MSNBC for the news.