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Sleep is critical to me ... at least eight or nine hours a night. I start to slow down my body and my mind at least 30 minutes before I get into bed. I don't watch any disturbing or invigorating TV at night.

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Richard Simmons
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: July 12
Actor
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Professional Fitness Coach
Radio Personality
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Singer
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New Orleans
Louisiana
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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 a very insecure and emotional person still looking to be loved by everyone else.
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I'm like a stuffed toy. You've never met me, but if you did, you'd just want to take me home and put me in your child's room.
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