Yeah, but I do call them back and follow up. Most people talk at overweight people, I talk with them.

For my workout, I'm up at 4 A.M. I say my prayers, count my blessings, and I work out right away. I just get it done.

Everyone in this world is somehow connected. So why not just be nice to everybody.

I am kinder to my body. I don't try to prove anything to myself or others. I keep thinking about the need to go slower, gentler and maintain a sense of humor about it all.

Sometimes it's just 'Oh my God, I love the taste of fried oysters on French bread with mayonnaise and an order of French fries.' I'm not going to lie to you - I deal with that temptation every single day, many times.

I consider myself a court jester - motivator.

I sort of think of myself as part priest, part clown.