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And I quote: "That man's gayer than a handbag full of rainbows."

It's hard to laugh at such a nice person like him, though. But then I look at what he's wearing...

I couldn't tell if Richard was really mad or just joking around.

He's not nice, he's a frikkin' asshole most of the time-NTM, irritating as hell.

Considering how many times he's been on Letterman's show, I doubt either side is taking the banter very seriously (except for the sake of the audience).

Also, Simmons is apparently quite straight, despite people stereotypically associating him with "gay" behavior (which I think is rather ignorant):

http://www.bobfromaccounting.com/2_11_02/richardsimmonsarticle.html

I think it's just a part of his persona that he's flamboyant and at times overly enthusiastic/effeminate. He's what people often refer to as "metrosexual." It certainly doesn't change the fact that his exercise and eating programs are overwhelmingly effective and successful.

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Oh, and theaceofclubz, I appreciate that this was not added to the "Gay" collective/channel for the above reasons.

You do know that bobfromaccounting.com is a parody site, right? It's not a good place to invoke to support a claim.

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He looks like Crusty the Clown without his makeup.

Tongue-in-cheek humor goes awry... boo. I'll have to be less subtle in future. Oh well.

On a more truthful and un-satirical note, Simmons has neither admitted nor denied his sexual orientation, and refuses to answer all questions on the subject.

A real source from 1999:

http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/TV/9909/30/richard.simmons/

Since then, Simmons has chosen to do infomercials and fitness tours across the country. He also has maintained a presence on the talk-show circuit, including numerous appearances on CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" -- the host of which routinely jokes about Simmons' sexuality.

Although it's clear that Simmons capitalizes on Letterman's gay-ribbing for its publicity value, he avoids all press questions on the subject, even in his book.

"I gave 90 percent of my heart and guts in this book," he says, "and I kept 10 percent for me. And the 10 percent is my personal life and death."

Sorry aceofclubz but I must downvote Letterman. I don't like the man

It would be awesome if Gene Simmons met Richard Simmons.

Richard Simmons is awesome. He and Letterman are a great comedic duo.

http://crackle.com/c/Funny/Richard_Simmons_On_David_Letterman/1459088/#ml=fi%3D%26fpl%3D184495%26o%3D12

Most of his interviews go this way (well at least Letterman, Stern, etc.), and as such I'm nearly convinced his flamboyance is just an act to get his message out there and heard. If you haven't seen him on Whose Line, it's quite the riot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTxkxG3DF4k

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