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Richard Simmons Quotes
AKA: | Richard Simmons |
Birthday: | July 12, 1948 |
Birthplace: | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Educated At: | University Of Louisiana At Lafayette, Florida State University |
Nationality: | United States Of America |
Occupations: | Television Actor, Film Actor, Radio Personality, Restaurateur, Actor |
Religion: | Catholic Church |
Total quotes: 44

Richard Simmons
BirthnameAKA: Richard Simmons
Birthday: July 12, 1948
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Educated At: University Of Louisiana At Lafayette, Florida State University
Nationality: United States Of America
Occupations: Television Actor, Film Actor, Radio Personality, Restaurateur, Actor
Religion: Catholic Church
Total quotes: 44
“We overweight people, we say terrible things to ourselves….Oh, you wouldn't believe it. 'You fat pig. How can you do this? You're a disgusting jerk.' And that gets you nowhere. That gets you right back into a bowl of pasta fregula.”
Tagged:
Eating Disorder, Self-Esteem
“Take a moment every day to find peace. Pull over to the side of the road, turn off the radio, and find peace.”
Tagged:
Peace
“I'm the clown you take out of the box and wind up when you need a good laugh. And then, when you're done with me, I go back in my box.”
Tagged:
Comedians
“I sort of think of myself as part priest, part clown. I don’t make anybody say Hail Marys or Our Fathers, but I listen to them and try to give them the best advice that I can.”
Tagged:
comedy
“When we're binging, we do not think about death. We just think about how good it tastes.”
Tagged:
Eating Disorder, Binge Eating
“All of a sudden, I'm thinking that if I keep eating the way I'm eating, I'm not going to live long and I'm going to die. Having those thoughts as a young person can be very haunting.”
Tagged:
Eating Disorder
“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.”
Tagged:
Singing
“I have two rules for living in the world. I never say anything negative about anyone, because that won't get you anywhere. And two, if people confront me with certain questions, if they are not right, I will not answer them.”
Tagged:
Negativity
“Sometimes it's just 'Oh my God, I love the taste of fried oysters on French bread with mayonnaise and an order of French fries.' I'm not going to lie to you - I deal with that temptation every single day, many times.”
Tagged:
eating disorders
“I get tired of negativity in our country. I get tired of people who only want to know dirt. I get tired of people who don't believe in themselves.”
Tagged:
Negativity
“A kid who moves is a kid who learns.”
Tagged:
richard simmons, Exercise, Fitness, Obesity, Childhood, p.e., PE, physical, Children, kids, workout, GMA, good morning America, diet, schools, Initiative, good morning America, morning news, robin roberts, lara spencer, josh eliott, sam champion, GMA
“If anyone's depressed for any reason, whether a relationship has fallen apart or they're having money problems, wearing feathered wings and a tutu takes you into a whole other world. A whole new woooooorld, a world of bright and shining stars!”
Tagged:
Depression, Relationships
“That's what the majority of people in the world do, they walk among the ruins of their life. Things that didn't work out, relationships that went sour, jobs that disappeared. All they can think about is their ruins, and when you focus on that you can't build a new you.”
Tagged:
Relationships, Depression
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