I consider myself Russian-American because I’m American by ethnicity and by passport, but I spent all my forming years over in the former Soviet Union in a Russian school. I never went to an American school. There was a lot of culture shock when I moved back to the States when I was 17. Lana Read Quote
There is nothing more than the world to me than performing in front of the WWE Universe. So I would like to do it as long as I can. As long as they will have me. Lana Read Quote
When I look at Stephanie McMahon’s entire career, I’m always blown away at how she just moves your soul. Literally, my heart is moved by her. Either I hate her or love her – or love to hate her. Lana Read Quote
I love WWE so much. There is no greater love than the WWE Universe. I know we are in a love-hate relationship, but at least they feel passionate about me. They love me one second, then boo me the next. That’s what I love about the WWE Universe. Lana Read Quote
There was a lot of prejudice towards Russians in Latvia. When I went to school, often Latvians didn’t like me, and Russians and Latvians didn’t like Americans, so that was a whole other prejudice. Lana Read Quote
I always believe shooting for the stars, and at the very least, you can land on the moon. Lana Read Quote
I love the beach; I grew up on the Baltic Sea. I love the beach. I love the water. I love surfing and swimming. Lana Read Quote
To me, when – just like when you watch a movie or you watch a TV show, to me, you know, Nicole Kidman or Leonardo DiCaprio, you know that they are actors, but also, great actors find that extension of themselves. So, when I walk through that curtain, I find the extension of myself of being the Ravishing Russian in there. Lana Read Quote
There are so many things I’m so proud of: if we’re talking just in-ring stuff, participating in the first-ever women’s royal rumble. I was so grateful to be a part of history. I never thought there would be an all-women’s royal rumble. Lana Read Quote
