*THIS GUY* Zelensky was the voice of Paddington the Bear (Ukrainian version)

[underpants]

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/ukrainian-president-zelenskyukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-voiced-paddington-bear-1235191660/

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian versions of “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.”

Zelensky, who is currently leading the Ukrainian army against a Russian invasion of his country, was a comedian and actor before becoming president. He has been praised around the world for remaining to fight alongside his soldiers despite being offered numerous opportunities to leave with his family following Russia’s invasion.

Most famously, Zelensky starred as a teacher who inadvertently becomes president of Ukraine in three seasons of a show called “Servant of the People.” The series ended in 2019, the same year in which Zelensky launched – and eventually won – a real campaign to become president of Ukraine.

[gab13by13]

1. Nice to know,

not really relevant right now. Zalenskyy is a fantastic leader, period.

[avebury]

2. He is also a lawyer who grew up in a highly

educated family. It is sad that there is so much emphasis placed on him being a comedian and winner of the Ukrainian version of Dancing With The Dance. President Zelensky is an intelligent man of substance with many talents and the heart of a lion.

[gab13by13]

3. Well said.

[underpants]

4. To God's ears

That’s a saying I’ve heard. ❤️

[HUAJIAO]

5. Actually, I kind like the reporting on his being a comedian and

winning Dancing with the Dance.

It takes an very intelligent, aware, creative, talent to be a good comedian. Just think Al Franken, Charlie Chaplin.

Plus he, apparently could dance well.

He is just a 'person', like you are I, well up to a point. He's much wiser than I am and I can't dance very well. And he is president of the largest country in Europe.

[yorkster]

6. Well said. n/t

[hlthe2b]

7. Exactly. His comic past and other activities are seemingly being used to undermine his skilled

and courageous leadership now and to diminish him.

I'd suggest we at least be cognizant of that. He's well educated and most importantly savvy and empathic. That said, I do appreciate the fact that the best comedians appear to be some of the most intelligent.