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I have rules about eating, exercising and rules about staying positive. And these rules are sacred to me.

Richard Simmons

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