Monday, February 28, 2011

on Richard Simmons

When I woke up this morning, for some effed up reason, the first thing I wanted to do was look up Richard Simmons.



I have no idea why.

Anyway, here are some facts about Simmons:

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 12, 1948. He is five foot, six inches tall and was obese throughout high school, weighing over two hundred and sixty pounds.

He studied at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and Florida State University. He also studied in Florence, Italy. He earned his undergraduate degree in Art.

Shortly after, he moved to New York, working a few jobs in advertising, cosmetics and hospitality. He moved to LA, where he gained an interest in healthy eating and physical fitness.

His first exercise studio was called The Anatomy Asylum.

According to Wikipedia, his trademark attire is "candy-striped Dolphin shorts and tank tops decorated with Swarovski crystals."

Simmons has made numerous appearances in the media including major shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, General Hospital, Saturday Night Live and Arrested Development.

He was also in a Superbowl car commercial in 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLDlstxN5y8

He also has his own line of steamers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SCJLlSf21Y&NR=1&feature=fvwp

He was also on The Ellen DeGeneres Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcZUODRQQBs&feature=related

He screams in all three.