- Born
- Birth nameMilton Teagle Simmons
- Nickname
- Dicky
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Richard Simmons was born on July 12, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for What Women Want (2000), The Larry Sanders Show (1992) and CHiPs (1977).
- ChildrenNo Children
- His afro and glittery leotards
- Sweating to the oldies
- He ran his own workout studio called Slimmons. He opened it in 1974 in Beverly Hills, California, after finding that established gyms and exercise studios tended to favor already-fit people while discouraging beginners and the overweight. He endeavored to create an encouraging environment for that previously neglected clientele. He closed Slimmons in October 2016..
- Much of his hair fell out due to losing weight in an unhealthy manner. He then had to have hair transplants, moving some of his own hair from the back of his head to the front. He urges others to lose weight in a healthy manner so they won't have the same problems he did.
- He was initially motivated to lose weight when he received an anonymous note, left on his car, reading, "Fat people die young. Please don't die."
- The episode of the popular improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" in which Simmons guest starred, is widely considered one of the most hilarious episodes of the entire series. The series regulars (Greg Proops, Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie) found it nearly impossible to maintain their composure during the improv games in which Simmons participated.
- Famous for always appearing in public in candy-striped Dolfin shorts, and tank tops that have been hand decorated with Swarovski crystals.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 themselves.
- 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.
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