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. Richard Simmons clowncourtfeel Change image and share on social
When you gather up all the balls of life that you try to juggle, it is a very difficult thing to try to focus in on taking good care of yourself. But that's why God invented me - so I can come and teach and preach and make people laugh and give them some education so they can start liking themselves better. Richard Simmons ballcaredifficult share on social
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. Richard Simmons countrydirtnegativity Change image and share on social
People treat me like family, 'cause I've always treated them like family. Richard Simmons familyhavepeople Change image and share on social
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. Richard Simmons buneatformula Change image and share on social
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. Richard Simmons adjustbloodchild Change image and share on social
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.' Richard Simmons foodfrygreasy share on social
Well mine is not gimmicky - it is the 6 food groups that God made, and exercising every day. Trying to think positively. Richard Simmons dayexercisefood Change image and share on social
I start phone calls at 4 A.M. to cheer people up. The housebound, people in the hospital. People who, after decades, still can't get over what happened 10 or 15 years ago. Richard Simmons agocallcheer Change image and share on social
This is my theater. This is where I can sing and act out a play and do sit-ups at the same time. Richard Simmons actplaysing Change image and share on social