Richard Simmons Quotes

When the king gets depressed, he doesn't call for his wife. He doesn't call for the cook. He calls for the court jester.

Richard Simmons

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• When the king gets depressed, he doesn't call for his wife. He doesn't call for the cook. He calls for the court jester.

  

  Richard Simmons
  • Wife
  • King
  • Depressed