My hope that Thatcher would inadvertently bring about a new political revolution was well and truly bogus. All that sprang out of Thatcherism were extreme financialisation, the triumph of the shopping mall over the corner store, the fetishisation of housing and Tony Blair. Yakov Smirnoff Read Quote
Not only am I constantly seeking better performance but also to be a better person, to be respected. Yakov Smirnoff Read Quote
Sitting on the airplane seat today, I was thinking – I have been in different cities every week. Most of the time, it’s because of golf tournaments. But occasionally, I also attend various events. All of a sudden, I feel like I am a business woman. Although sometimes I feel tired, I do enjoy this kind of life. Yakov Smirnoff Read Quote
Although I have won many times now, each time when I have a lead, I start to think about winning. It’s very difficult not to think about winning. Every time, there are new challenges. Every time, there are new issues to overcome. Yakov Smirnoff Read Quote
My parents both played golf and introduced me to golf when I was 5 years old. They took me to the driving range and I played around at the range and immediately developed an interest in it. Yakov Smirnoff Read Quote
When I was 7, my dad asked his friend to teach me. I played my first tournament competition when I was 8. I remember I shot around 125. Yakov Smirnoff Read Quote
Simple logic dictates that if you cannot even conceive the possibility of leaving a negotiation, then it is preferable never to enter one. Yakov Smirnoff Read Quote
