I've always practiced this: Love yourself. Move your body. Watch your portions.

I began reading cook books when I was six, cause my father had hundreds of cook books in the kitchen. I was obsessed with cooking and tasting different recipes. I got lost in being a compulsive eater. It brought me much happiness. Sadness too, sure. But I have to say, and compulsive eaters will agree with me, for that few seconds that you're eating, food tastes just great.

I do consider myself a clown and a court jester, and I do love to make people laugh, whether they're laughing with me or at me.

I never sold any of those "lose 10 pounds every week" scams. I've not changed my tune in all these years. I've seen everything pass by me, and I've been offered millions of dollars to put my name on products that were just lies. And I never did it.

I never say anything negative about anyone, because that won't get you anywhere.

I have 40 pounds to lose. It is not the fault of the fast food people, and anyone who's trying to sue the fast food places needs a therapist, not an attorney.

I just strive to do better. Every time I meet somebody, I ask myself, "How can I help this person?"