Richard Simmons
Birthday:
12 July 1948, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Birth Name:
Milton Teagle Simmons
Height:
170 cm
Richard Simmons was born on July 12, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA as Milton Teagle Simmons. He is an actor and producer, known for General Hospital (1963), Sweatin' to the Oldies (1988) and Sweatin' to the Oldies 3 (1991).
Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of w...Show more »
Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others. Show less «
My parents always told me to be myself. I was always funny and silly as a kid. And I would always make them laugh. And they always told me t...Show more »
My parents always told me to be myself. I was always funny and silly as a kid. And I would always make them laugh. And they always told me to dream big and follow those dreams. Show less «
I don't talk about my personal life, and I don't talk about death.
I don't talk about my personal life, and I don't talk about death.
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 thems...Show more »
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. Show less «
No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yours...Show more »
No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace. Show less «
Count your blessings. You are one of a kind. There's no one in the world like you. You are amazing.
Count your blessings. You are one of a kind. There's no one in the world like you. You are amazing.
For my workout, I'm up at 4 A.M. I say my prayers, count my blessings, and I work out right away. I just get it done.
For my workout, I'm up at 4 A.M. I say my prayers, count my blessings, and I work out right away. I just get it done.
One day I may be meeting you and hearing how you've changed your life by saying, 'Farewell to Fat'.
One day I may be meeting you and hearing how you've changed your life by saying, 'Farewell to Fat'.
Everyone in this world is somehow connected. So why not just be nice to everybody.
Everyone in this world is somehow connected. So why not just be nice to everybody.
Our children are obese, either have or being threatened by diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and not socially adjusting prope...Show more »
Our children are obese, either have or being threatened by diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and not socially adjusting properly to others because of a lack of fitness. Show less «
I'm not into any show that makes people compete when they lose weight.
I'm not into any show that makes people compete when they lose weight.
If your oxygen mask drops down, it's time to take a breather!
If your oxygen mask drops down, it's time to take a breather!
When I go to bed at night, I ask God to give me another day; I ask him to keep me strong and make me a good teacher and to keep spreading th...Show more »
When I go to bed at night, I ask God to give me another day; I ask him to keep me strong and make me a good teacher and to keep spreading this right word. Show less «
Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you've got to squeeze your buns. That's my formula.
Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you've got to squeeze your buns. That's my formula.
People have been frying foods since Jesus was on this planet, and there is always going to be greasy, fried, salty, sugary food. It is up to...Show more »
People have been frying foods since Jesus was on this planet, and there is always going to be greasy, fried, salty, sugary food. It is up to the individual to walk in and say, 'I don't want those fries today.' Show less «
Miley Cyrus, like all of us, needs to be loved. We all come from complicated parents... I understand her, and I love her, and I think things...Show more »
Miley Cyrus, like all of us, needs to be loved. We all come from complicated parents... I understand her, and I love her, and I think things will be different with her. But you know, in the music business, sometimes you have to shock a little. Show less «
How do you get motivated? By knowing your worth. Americans do not know how worthy they are. You deserve to be healthy, but a lot of times, p...Show more »
How do you get motivated? By knowing your worth. Americans do not know how worthy they are. You deserve to be healthy, but a lot of times, people have, as a child's been told - as a children been told that they're no good, that they're never going to be anything else. Show less «
People are still grasping for the miracle, and unfortunately, there are no miracles, if you do not exercise for a year, and let your body re...Show more »
People are still grasping for the miracle, and unfortunately, there are no miracles, if you do not exercise for a year, and let your body remain dormant, then you will gain weight. Show less «
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 passi...Show more »
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. Show less «
My way is the sensitive, emotional way, because that's who I am. I try to be the clown and court jester and make people laugh. At the same t...Show more »
My way is the sensitive, emotional way, because that's who I am. I try to be the clown and court jester and make people laugh. At the same time, you have people in the hospital who have had gastric bypass or lap-band surgery, and they still have to work out. If you don't work out and eat healthy, you'll look like a melted candle. Show less «
I have rules about eating, exercising and rules about staying positive. And these rules are sacred to me.
I have rules about eating, exercising and rules about staying positive. And these rules are sacred to me.
I don't know about you, but every time some joker points me out as I walk through an airport wearing extra-small Dolfin shorts, a tank top a...Show more »
I don't know about you, but every time some joker points me out as I walk through an airport wearing extra-small Dolfin shorts, a tank top and leg warmers, I get a little upset. Show less «
Puberty for me was graduating from Thousand Island salad dressing to Caesar salads. It was like going from hot dogs and hamburgers to beef s...Show more »
Puberty for me was graduating from Thousand Island salad dressing to Caesar salads. It was like going from hot dogs and hamburgers to beef stroganoff, or from ice cream in a cone to creme brulee. Show less «
When I lost my weight, I went and bought about 15 different types of underwear to see what would look good on my new body. It's exciting!
When I lost my weight, I went and bought about 15 different types of underwear to see what would look good on my new body. It's exciting!
Take a moment every day to find peace. Pull over to the side of the road, turn off the radio, and find peace.
Take a moment every day to find peace. Pull over to the side of the road, turn off the radio, and find peace.
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