I don't want to participate in traditional Indian religious ceremonies - dance in a sun dance or pray in a sweat lodge or go on a vision quest with the help of a medicine man. The power of these ceremonies has an appeal, but I'm content with what little religion I already have.

Russians don't complain, usually.

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

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.

Leading economists have shown that by shrinking Texas, we can actually create more income for Texas in the long run.

Sometimes travel is merely an opportunity taken when you can.

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