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Singing is good for the soul. It's the first thing I do every morning, after my blessings and my grace. I put music on and I sing.

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
Richard Teagle Simmons
Milton Simmons
Soul
Music
Firsts
Blessings
First
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Blessing
Every
Singing
Good
Grace
Morning

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