“Stop trying to find something in food that will make you feel better. I used to have eating disorders; I'd binge and purge all the time: fried oysters, po' boys, muffulettas, beignets, coffee and doughnuts. I tried to medicate myself with food when people made fun of me or hit me with a bat in school. I'd always turn to food.”

American actor

Richard Simmons was an American actor. He is best known for his work in film and television, where he appeared in a range of acting roles. As an actor, Simmons built his name through screen performances rather than a single defining part. The available record identifies him chiefly through that profession, and his quotes on the site reflect the public voice of someone associated with performance and entertainment.