My favorite song is Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Genuinely. I haven’t read enough Russian literature but I love reading about and am fascinated by Russian history. I deeply respect the courage of the Russian people in World War II. I would have loved to visit Russia one day.

Perhaps, if Vladimir Putin and the FSB have their way, I will. Just not the way I want to.

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