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I'm a real paradox. Because I'm a very serious person, and I take my work very seriously. But I wrap it up in a court jester and a clown and make people laugh and make them feel good about themselves.

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Richard Simmons
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: July 12
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My life is just a never-ending work in progress.
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I don't have to teach anymore, I don't have to work anymore, God has been really good to me.
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I'm such a huge fan, and I've done classes of all Lady Gaga music. And she's just someone who evokes freedom and love for her fans and passion in what she does. Lady Gaga, I'll take you out for a salad anytime.
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I have rules about eating, exercising and rules about staying positive. And these rules are sacred to me.
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For many years, my formula has been to love yourself, move your body and to watch portion size. But the No. 1 thing is to love and value yourself, no matter what you've been through.
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