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Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you've got to squeeze your buns. That's my formula.

Richard Simmons

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Richard Simmons
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: July 12
Actor
Comedian
Dancer
Film Producer
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Professional Fitness Coach
Radio Personality
Restaurateur
Singer
Television Actor
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Milton Teagle Simmons
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